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All regions will get ‘fair share’ of defence windfall: industry minister

All regions will get ‘fair share’ of defence windfall: industry minister

MONTREAL — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the massive funding announced this week for Canada’s defence industry will filter down to all regions of the country, as the federal government looks to jump-start domestic and overseas trade and reduce
Ontario housing starts at lowest level since 2009, financial watchdog says

Ontario housing starts at lowest level since 2009, financial watchdog says

TORONTO — Ontario's housing starts for the first quarter of this year were at the lowest levels since 2009, the province's financial accountability officer said in a report Wednesday.
Reitmans shareholder group calls on others to join fight to boost retailer's value

Reitmans shareholder group calls on others to join fight to boost retailer's value

A group of Reitmans Ltd. shareholders have released their second letter in two months urging the apparel retailer to address its stagnating value, saying they want to replace two board directors and end the company's dual-class share structure.
Quebec names mediator as Montreal public transit strike in third day

Quebec names mediator as Montreal public transit strike in third day

MONTREAL — Quebec's labour minister says he has named a mediator in a labour dispute between Montreal's public transit authority and its maintenance workers that has limited bus and metro service across the city.
Minister flags concern over BC Ferries' deal with Chinese state-owned shipyard

Minister flags concern over BC Ferries' deal with Chinese state-owned shipyard

British Columbia's transportation minister has raised concerns with BC Ferries about its decision to have a Chinese shipyard build four new ferries for its passenger fleet, amid an ongoing trade conflict between Canada and China.
Dollarama earns $273.8M Q1 profit, up from $215.8M a year ago, sales up 8.2 per cent

Dollarama earns $273.8M Q1 profit, up from $215.8M a year ago, sales up 8.2 per cent

Tariff tensions don't appear to be weighing on Dollarama Inc. sales yet, but executives at the discount goods retailer are bracing for that to potentially change because consumers are "fragile.
Elon Musk backs off from feud with Trump, saying he regrets social media posts that 'went too far'

Elon Musk backs off from feud with Trump, saying he regrets social media posts that 'went too far'

Elon Musk stepped back from his explosive feud with U.S. President Donald Trump, writing on X that he regrets some of his posts about his onetime ally.
Trigon gives green light to LPG export facility in Prince Rupert, B.C.

Trigon gives green light to LPG export facility in Prince Rupert, B.C.

PRINCE RUPERT — Trigon Pacific Terminals is giving a green light to a new $750-million liquefied petroleum gas export facility in Prince Rupert, B.C.
GM to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to the US

GM to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to the US

Shares of General Motors rose before the opening bell after announcing plans to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to U.S. manufacturing plants as the automaker navigates tariffs that could drive prices higher.
Canada's Dean DeBlois swore-off live-action remakes, until 'How to Train Your Dragon'

Canada's Dean DeBlois swore-off live-action remakes, until 'How to Train Your Dragon'

TORONTO — “How to Train Your Dragon” director Dean DeBlois made it clear years ago he was no fan of Hollywood's appetite for live-action remakes of animated films. Those words are now being thrown back at the Aylmer, Que.