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Walmart Canada to give 85,000 workers cash 'appreciation' bonus as COVID-19 surges

Walmart Canada to give 85,000 workers cash 'appreciation' bonus as COVID-19 surges

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Walmart Canada announced new cash bonuses for its workers on Friday, saying the "appreciation bonus payment" recognizes their ongoing dedication during the pandemic.
Enterprise cybersecurity budgets expected rise amid COVID-19 pandemic

Enterprise cybersecurity budgets expected rise amid COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO — More than half of executives responsible for cybersecurity expect to increase their budgets in response to new challenges raised by the COVID pandemic, a new poll has found.
Record low mortgage rate from HSBC

Record low mortgage rate from HSBC

TORONTO — HSBC says it will offer rates below one per cent for some mortgages, which rate comparison website RateSpy.com says is a record low for Canada. However, experts say the rock-bottom rate comes with costs of its own.
House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level

House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level

WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House on Friday approved a bill to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level, reversing what supporters call a failed policy of criminalizing pot use and taking steps to address racial disparities in
Crescent Point Energy sets defensive capital spending budget for 2021

Crescent Point Energy sets defensive capital spending budget for 2021

CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. says it is cutting its capital spending budget for 2021 because of the ongoing volatility in oil prices.
Denmark to end oil, gas extraction in North Sea

Denmark to end oil, gas extraction in North Sea

COPENHAGEN — Denmark has decided to end all oil and gas activities in the North Sea by 2050 and has cancelled its latest licensing round, saying the country is "now putting an end to the fossil fuel era.
US trade deficit rises 1.7% to $63.1 billion in October

US trade deficit rises 1.7% to $63.1 billion in October

WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit widened 1.7% in October to $63.1 billion. The politically sensitive gap in the trade of goods with China and Mexico grew.
National employment numbers for November from Statistics Canada, at a glance

National employment numbers for November from Statistics Canada, at a glance

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's November employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 8.5 per cent (8.9) Employment rate: 59.5 per cent (59.4) Participation rate: 65.1 per cent (65.
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 8.5 per cent in November. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by province

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by province

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 8.5 per cent in November. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador 12.2 per cent (12.8) — Prince Edward Island 10.