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RBC report says inflation and rising rates will hurt low income Canadians most

RBC report says inflation and rising rates will hurt low income Canadians most

TORONTO — A report by RBC Economics says inflation and rising borrowing costs will affect all Canadian households, but low income Canadians will feel the sharpest sting.
CGI reports $372M Q2 profit, up from $341.2M a year earlier, revenue also climbs

CGI reports $372M Q2 profit, up from $341.2M a year earlier, revenue also climbs

MONTREAL — CGI Inc. reported a profit of $372 million in its latest quarter, up from $341.2 million a year earlier, as its revenue grew six per cent. The business technology and consulting firm says the profit amounted to $1.
Poland, Bulgaria say Russia suspending natural gas supplies

Poland, Bulgaria say Russia suspending natural gas supplies

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish and Bulgarian officials said Tuesday that Moscow is cutting off natural gas deliveries to their countries due to their refusal to pay in Russian rubles , a demand made by President Vladimir Putin after sanctions were levi
CN Rail profits dip amid supply chain snarls, lower grain exports

CN Rail profits dip amid supply chain snarls, lower grain exports

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. on Tuesday lowered its earnings forecast for the year after profits sagged in its first quarter.
Aldo says North American creditors support restructuring plan to exit protection

Aldo says North American creditors support restructuring plan to exit protection

MONTREAL — Aldo Group Inc. says its North American creditors have voted in favour of its restructuring plan and settlement, almost two years after the footwear company filed for creditor protection.
Brainard wins Senate confirmation to be Fed's vice chair

Brainard wins Senate confirmation to be Fed's vice chair

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Lael Brainard to a four-year term as vice chair of the Federal Reserve, elevating her to the Fed's No.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,690.81, down 321.08 points.) Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down 10 cents, or 0.2 per cent, to $56.08 on 9.3 million shares.
ABC's 'black-ish' ends its run as ABC looks to future

ABC's 'black-ish' ends its run as ABC looks to future

NEW YORK (AP) — As the comedy “black-ish” ended its run after eight seasons with a relatively modest live audience of 2.52 million viewers, ABC is already pivoting to what it hopes is its next defining sitcom.
Pot company Canopy Growth to lay off 243 workers as it moves to cut costs

Pot company Canopy Growth to lay off 243 workers as it moves to cut costs

Canopy Growth Corp. says it will lay off more than 200 workers as part of a new cost reduction strategy that will make cannabis cultivation more affordable and uncover supply chain efficiencies, though it didn't offer a target date for profitability.
Air Canada to jack up fares amid higher fuel costs, weak business travel

Air Canada to jack up fares amid higher fuel costs, weak business travel

MONTREAL — Air Canada is poised to raise fares as it looks to offset the hit from higher fuel costs, sagging business travel and soaring inflation.