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Implementing GST break for two months proving to be a 'nightmare' for businesses

Implementing GST break for two months proving to be a 'nightmare' for businesses

TORONTO — Canadian businesses are about two weeks away from having to scrap some of the tax they charge customers, but many have already realized that's no easy feat.
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S&P/TSX composite rises, led by energy and industrial stocks

S&P/TSX composite rises, led by energy and industrial stocks

TORONTO — Strength in energy and industrial stocks helped Canada's main stock index move higher Thursday. It was an unsurprisingly quiet day for markets north of the border, as the TSX is usually heavily influenced by U.S. market movements.
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First Nations participating in major projects totalling $45B, says report

First Nations participating in major projects totalling $45B, says report

New federal loan guarantee a major milestone in 2024 for First Nations Major Projects Coalition
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B.C. Chiefs 'alarmed' by federal and B.C. government's role in First Nations dispute

B.C. Chiefs 'alarmed' by federal and B.C. government's role in First Nations dispute

The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs says the federal and provincial governments are wrongfully choosing sides in a land title dispute between two First Nations. The union says it's "alarmed" that B.C.
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Canada Post temporarily laying off striking workers, union says

Canada Post temporarily laying off striking workers, union says

The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation has been laying off striking employees as the labour action by more than 55,000 workers approaches the two-week mark.
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Rob Shaw: Holiday cheer on hold—Eby's $1K relief cheques won't arrive for months

Rob Shaw: Holiday cheer on hold—Eby's $1K relief cheques won't arrive for months

Premier cites federal hurdles and legislative delays for rebate wait until spring
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Low costs, potential gains increasingly drawing investors to active ETFs

Low costs, potential gains increasingly drawing investors to active ETFs

TORONTO — Exchange-traded funds have long been a solid pick for investors looking to passively track an index like the S&P 500, while mutual funds were a good bet for active management of portfolios.
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HOOPP poll says inflation and employee burnout top employer concerns

HOOPP poll says inflation and employee burnout top employer concerns

TORONTO — A new report says inflation and employee burnout are topping concerns for Canadian businesses for this year and next.
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Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs

Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Unity among provinces and the federal government is critical in the face of the grave challenge posed by the threat of massive new import tariffs from Canada's closest trading partner, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Wednesday f
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S&P/TSX composite rises Wednesday while U.S. markets move lower

S&P/TSX composite rises Wednesday while U.S. markets move lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Wednesday, helped by strength in telecommunication and utility stocks, while U.S. stock markets moved lower ahead of Thanksgiving. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 83.16 points at 25,488.30.
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