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Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition

Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition

Canada should allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines in a bid to lower fares and boost flight options, the Competition Bureau says in a new report highlighting the country's "highly concentrated" aviation industry.
Ontario to provide ice storm recovery funding for businesses, municipalities

Ontario to provide ice storm recovery funding for businesses, municipalities

The Ontario government says it's introducing two financial assistance programs to help municipalities and businesses recover from a severe March ice storm.
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis

Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.
Scientists question Ottawa more than doubling cod catch in Newfoundland and Labrador

Scientists question Ottawa more than doubling cod catch in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S Scientists say they are surprised and puzzled by the federal fisheries ministers decision Wednesday to more than double the catch in this years northern cod fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Empire reports Q4 profit up, CEO says food inflation at its stores remained stable

Empire reports Q4 profit up, CEO says food inflation at its stores remained stable

Empire Co. Ltd.s top executive said the companys price inflation remained stable during its latest quarter and that he expects the trend to continue, as the grocery retailer reported its latest financial results.
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time

Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.
CAPP survey shows oilpatch spends billions on Indigenous-affiliated businesses

CAPP survey shows oilpatch spends billions on Indigenous-affiliated businesses

CALGARY Oilpatch companies are big spenders on Indigenous-affiliated businesses, according to a survey commissioned by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers released Thursday.
Home construction must double over next decade to restore 2019 affordability: CMHC

Home construction must double over next decade to restore 2019 affordability: CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says up to 4.8 million new homes will need to be built over the next decade to restore affordability levels last seen in 2019 based on projected demand.
Budget officer says he expects ramped-up defence spending to deepen deficit

Budget officer says he expects ramped-up defence spending to deepen deficit

OTTAWA The parliamentary budget officer said Thursday he expects the federal government's deficit will balloon this year thanks to ramped-up defence spending but without a spring budget or more clarity from Ottawa, he can't say for sure.
Montreal transit agency reinstates "move along" rule to boost sense of security

Montreal transit agency reinstates "move along" rule to boost sense of security

MONTREAL Montreal's public transit agency has reintroduced a no-loitering rule in the city's subway tunnels.