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Walmart Canada CEO says retailer not trying to profit from inflation

Walmart Canada CEO says retailer not trying to profit from inflation

OTTAWA — Walmart Canada is not trying to profit from food inflation, president and CEOGonzalo Gebara told a parliamentary committee studying the issue Monday evening.
Saskatchewan looks to boost critical minerals industry

Saskatchewan looks to boost critical minerals industry

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is hoping to bolster critical mineral exploration after announcing a strategy Monday that aims to attract investment and double production by 2030.
Grocery money, clean tech tax breaks expected in federal budget Tuesday

Grocery money, clean tech tax breaks expected in federal budget Tuesday

OTTAWA — A second top-up to GST rebate cheques for low-income Canadians and "significant" new tax measures to keep Canada in the green technology game will be among the highlights in Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's federal budget on Tuesday.
Japan to resume imports of Canadian processed beef, 20 years after mad cow disease

Japan to resume imports of Canadian processed beef, 20 years after mad cow disease

OTTAWA — Japan is lifting the last of its restrictions against Canadian beef, 20 years after BSE, often called mad cow disease, devastated this country's cattle industry.
Canadian branch not included in sale of Silicon Valley Bank to First Citizens

Canadian branch not included in sale of Silicon Valley Bank to First Citizens

TORONTO — A regulatory filing shows the Canadian branch of Silicon Valley Bank is not part in First Citizens' purchase of most of the failed U.S. bank. The U.S.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,624.74, up 123.25): TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Up 44 cents, or 0.85 per cent, to $52.44 on 19.1 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite posts gain Monday on energy strength, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite posts gain Monday on energy strength, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than a hundred points Monday, buoyed by strength in the energy and financial sectors, while U.S. markets were mixed.
Most stocks tick up, including a jump for beaten-down banks

Most stocks tick up, including a jump for beaten-down banks

NEW YORK — Stocks closed mostly higher on a steadying Wall Street as battered banks showed more strength, at least for now. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Averate also rose, while the Nasdaq fell.
Zelenskyy, atomic agency chief discuss nuclear plant fears

Zelenskyy, atomic agency chief discuss nuclear plant fears

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — The U.N.
Deal to buy Silicon Valley Bank calms bank fears, for now

Deal to buy Silicon Valley Bank calms bank fears, for now

NEW YORK (AP) — First Citizens Bank is buying much of Silicon Valley Bank , the tech-focused financial institution whose failure this month set off a chain reaction that helped rattle faith in banks around the world.