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CN makes final pitch for regulator to approve voting trust for Kansas City Southern

CN makes final pitch for regulator to approve voting trust for Kansas City Southern

Canadian National Railway Co. made its final pitch to a U.S. regulator for approval of a voting trust it wants to use in its proposed US$33.6-billion takeover of U.S. railway Kansas City Southern.
Pay equity law aimed at closing gender wage gap to come into effect Aug. 31

Pay equity law aimed at closing gender wage gap to come into effect Aug. 31

Legislation meant to help close the gender wage gap will come into effect on Aug. 31 and be phased in over the next three years, the federal government said Wednesday.
Lin-Manuel Miranda sees art and philanthropy with same lens

Lin-Manuel Miranda sees art and philanthropy with same lens

NEW YORK (AP) — For “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, the inspirations for art and philanthropy are inextricably linked.
Key party in Malaysia ruling alliance pulls support for PM

Key party in Malaysia ruling alliance pulls support for PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The largest party in Malaysia’s ruling alliance said Thursday that it will withdraw support for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin immediately and urged him to make way for a new leader.
'I quit': Wave of resignations prompts concerns over labour shortage

'I quit': Wave of resignations prompts concerns over labour shortage

CALGARY — If not for COVID-19, Valerie Whitt might never have summoned the courage to quit her job. The 50-year-old Markham, Ont. woman had been a project manager for Ontario Health for 13 years.
Nova Scotia premier wants his province to become Canada's startup capital

Nova Scotia premier wants his province to become Canada's startup capital

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government announced today it will eliminate all regulatory fees for new businesses during their first two years in operation.
US job openings rise to record high, layoffs hit record low

US job openings rise to record high, layoffs hit record low

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers posted a record-high number of open jobs for the second straight month as a rapidly rebounding economy generates intense demand for workers. The number of available jobs on the last day of May rose slightly to 9.
Goodfood reports record third-quarter revenue amid growing grocery selection

Goodfood reports record third-quarter revenue amid growing grocery selection

MONTREAL — Goodfood Market Corp. reported a net loss of $2 million despite revenue rising to a record $107.8 million in its third quarter, a 24 per cent increase compared with a year ago at the start of the pandemic.
CIBC and a group of international banks look to set up new carbon credit market

CIBC and a group of international banks look to set up new carbon credit market

TORONTO — CIBC and a group of international banks have announced plans for a voluntary carbon marketplace pilot that they say will help make it easier for companies to buy carbon offsets.
West Fraser Timber to buy back up to $1 billion of its shares

West Fraser Timber to buy back up to $1 billion of its shares

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it plans to buy back up to $1 billion worth of its shares. The forestry company says it is conducting a "modified Dutch auction" with a tender price range of $85 to $98 per share.