Business

Federal public servants seek legal advice as they face job cuts

OTTAWA — Several law firms in Ottawa say they're getting an influx of calls from federal workers looking to learn what their options are and how to negotiate or push back against the cuts. Malini Vijaykumar,...

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LeBlanc to lead large trade mission to Mexico next week

OTTAWA — The minister in charge of Canada-U.S. trade is leading a large delegation to Mexico next week as Ottawa looks to diversify its trade links in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs...

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Company countersues Ontario government, alleging reputational harm

TORONTO — A mental health company being sued by the Ontario government over alleged fraudulent misrepresentation has filed a statement of defence and a counterclaim against the province, alleging it...

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Gifts and soup from 'Uncle Jeffrey': The Epstein ties that ended Kathy Ruemmler’s run at Goldman

NEW YORK (AP) — Goldman Sachs general counsel Kathy Ruemmler has had a storied legal career. As a federal prosecutor, she helped successfully prosecute Enron executives including Ken Lay and Jeffrey...

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Chorus Aviation reports Q4 profit of $16.7M, up from a loss of $6.6M the prior year

HALIFAX — Chorus Aviation Inc. says its net income was $16.7 million in the fourth quarter, up from a loss of $6.6 million during the same period the prior year. The Halifax-based company says...

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Quebec political, business leaders backing Montreal's bid to host NATO defence bank

MONTREAL — Montreal has become the latest Canadian city to put its name forward to become the global headquarters for the proposed International Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB). Quebec Premier...

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Wendy's closes US restaurants and focuses on value to turn around falling sales

Wendy’s is closing several hundred U.S. restaurants and increasing its focus on value after a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter. The Dublin, Ohio-based company said Friday that its global...

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Hydro One reports higher Q4 profit of $233M, up from $200M the previous year

TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd. reported its net income attributable to common shareholders was $233 million during the fourth quarter, rising from $200 million during the same period a year earlier. That...

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Ford cancels plan to remove Crown Royal from LCBO shelves after $23M deal

TORONTO — Crown Royal will remain on Ontario liquor store shelves, after its parent company agreed to $23 million in spending in the province and Premier Doug Ford cancelled his plans for a boycott. Ford...

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S&P/TSX composite up more than 600 points, U.S. markets mixed to close volatile week

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index climbed higher on Friday, while U.S. markets were mixed as some investors looked for re-entry points. Dustin Reid, vice-president and chief strategist for fixed income...

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