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Federal inquiry into Canada Post kicks off hearings

Federal inquiry into Canada Post kicks off hearings

OTTAWA — Canada Post and representatives from its union squared off on Monday at a federal inquiry into the month-long strike that halted mail delivery across the country and the viability of the postal service's business model.
What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company upending the stock market?

What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company upending the stock market?

A frenzy over an artificial intelligence chatbot made by Chinese tech startup DeepSeek was upending stock markets Monday and fueling debates over the economic and geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China in developing AI technology.
Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts

Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is nearly certain to keep its key interest rate unchanged at its policy meeting this week, just a few days after President Donald Trump said he would soon demand lower rates.
Flights cancelled at Saguenay-Bagotville airport after fuel leak forces evacuation

Flights cancelled at Saguenay-Bagotville airport after fuel leak forces evacuation

SAGUENAY, Que. — A fuel leak at the Saguenay-Bagotville Airport today forced officials to evacuate the terminal and cancel flights.
Newmont selling Porcupine operation to Discovery Silver in deal worth US$425 million

Newmont selling Porcupine operation to Discovery Silver in deal worth US$425 million

TORONTO — Newmont Corp. has signed a deal to sell its Porcupine operation in Ontario to Discovery Silver Corp. in an agreement worth US$425 million.
Asset manager seeks to quash US Steel-Nippon deal after taking stake in US steelmaker

Asset manager seeks to quash US Steel-Nippon deal after taking stake in US steelmaker

An asset manager is seeking to quash Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel and oust the leadership of the U.S. steelmaker after taking a stake in the company. Ancora is opposed to U.S.
Asset manager seeks to quash US Steel-Nippon deal after taking stake in US steelmaker

Asset manager seeks to quash US Steel-Nippon deal after taking stake in US steelmaker

An asset manager is seeking to quash Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel and oust the leadership of the U.S. steelmaker after taking a stake in the company. Ancora is opposed to U.S.
Economists expecting sixth straight — but more modest — rate cut from Bank of Canada

Economists expecting sixth straight — but more modest — rate cut from Bank of Canada

TORONTO — Economic forecasts suggest the Bank of Canada will likely lower its key policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday in light of recent inflation and jobs data, bringing it down to three per cent.
White House says Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after Trump tariff showdown

White House says Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after Trump tariff showdown

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Metro results Metro Inc. is expected to release its first-quarter results on Tuesday and hold its annual meeting of shareholders.