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M&A may have to wait amid trade war, but WSP Global CEO sanguine as profits rise

M&A may have to wait amid trade war, but WSP Global CEO sanguine as profits rise

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. remains largely insulated from tariff fallout and cost-cutting by the U.S.
Wall Street rises on hopes for trade deals that could forestall a recession

Wall Street rises on hopes for trade deals that could forestall a recession

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose after the United States and United Kingdom announced a deal on trade that would lower some tariffs and restrictions between the two countries. The S&P 500 climbed 0.
Tom Segura, Mae Martin, Russell Peters set for revamped Just For Laughs festival

Tom Segura, Mae Martin, Russell Peters set for revamped Just For Laughs festival

Tom Segura, Russell Peters and Russell Howard are among the headliners booked for a revamped Just For Laughs that its new owner says he hopes will bring the summer festival back to its position as an industry powerhouse.
Nova Scotia to speed up environmental reviews for clean energy projects

Nova Scotia to speed up environmental reviews for clean energy projects

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is accelerating the environmental review process for a number of clean energy projects to meet its climate goals and get off coal by 2030.
Average asking rents down annually for seventh straight month at $2,127: report

Average asking rents down annually for seventh straight month at $2,127: report

TORONTO — The national average asking rent in April was down year-over-year for the seventh straight month at $2,127, marking a decrease of 2.8 per cent. The latest data from Rentals.
White House proposes overhauling the outdated US air traffic control system in the wake of crashes

White House proposes overhauling the outdated US air traffic control system in the wake of crashes

The Trump administration proposed a major overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system on Thursday in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures that have put a spotlight on the outdated network.
Four small modular reactors at Darlington to cost $21 billion to build

Four small modular reactors at Darlington to cost $21 billion to build

Construction on the first of four small modular reactors at a nuclear station east of Toronto is set to begin this year with the entire project costing $21 billion.
Tim Hortons parent Restaurant Brands sees weaker spending as consumer confidence dips

Tim Hortons parent Restaurant Brands sees weaker spending as consumer confidence dips

TORONTO — A dip in consumer confidence and broader uncertainty in the economy helped drive down first-quarter profits at Restaurant Brands International Inc., its chief executive said.
Trade war threatens progress made on financial stability, creating higher risks: BoC

Trade war threatens progress made on financial stability, creating higher risks: BoC

The financial picture for Canadian households and businesses was showing signs of increased health until the United States started a trade war, the Bank of Canada said Thursday.
Shopify seeing 'little evidence' of tariffs sparking slowdown for merchants

Shopify seeing 'little evidence' of tariffs sparking slowdown for merchants

Shopify Inc.'s executives say even though businesses are shaking up their operations to cope with a global trade war, their company has yet to notice the unrest putting a damper on commerce.