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Frustrated tech leaders call for progress on open banking to increase competition

Frustrated tech leaders call for progress on open banking to increase competition

TORONTO — Members of Canada’s increasingly frustrated fintech sector are calling on the federal government to move ahead with promised plans to give consumers more control over their financial data.
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CMHC says annual pace of housing starts in October up 1% from September

CMHC says annual pace of housing starts in October up 1% from September

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts for October ticked up from September.
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Walmart attracts more shoppers seeking to cut spending in Q3, but muted expectations spook investors

Walmart attracts more shoppers seeking to cut spending in Q3, but muted expectations spook investors

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart extended its streak of strong quarterly gains heading into the holiday season as its low prices attract shoppers looking for deals in a tough economic environment.
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Parkland strikes electric vehicle station funding deal with Infrastructure Bank

Parkland strikes electric vehicle station funding deal with Infrastructure Bank

TORONTO — More electric vehicle charging stations are on the way as the Canada Infrastructure Bank says it has signed a second funding deal to expand fast-charging options.
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Long-haul carrier Emirates orders 15 Airbus A350 after engine dispute during Dubai Air Show

Long-haul carrier Emirates orders 15 Airbus A350 after engine dispute during Dubai Air Show

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Long-haul carrier Emirates said Thursday it will purchase 15 additional Airbus A350-900s worth $6 billion after a spat between the airline and the European manufacturer went unusually public during this week's Dubai
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Tech giant Amazon's first Canadian wind farm project to be located in Alberta

Tech giant Amazon's first Canadian wind farm project to be located in Alberta

CALGARY — Tech giant Amazon is investing in its first Canadian wind farm. The company said it will partner with developer Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on a 495-megawatt capacity wind farm to be built in Vulcan County in southern Alberta.
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Trudeau arrives in Golden State for APEC summit in San Francisco

Trudeau arrives in Golden State for APEC summit in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau focused on old friendships and newfangled paths to affordability Wednesday as he touched down in California for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.
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Averting government shutdown, Congress approves temporary funding through the holidays

Averting government shutdown, Congress approves temporary funding through the holidays

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval Wednesday night to a temporary government funding package that pushes a confrontation over the federal budget into the new year.
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Biden, Xi met for hours and agreed to 'pick up the phone' for any urgent concerns. 'That's progress'

Biden, Xi met for hours and agreed to 'pick up the phone' for any urgent concerns. 'That's progress'

WOODSIDE, Calif. (AP) — U.S.
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Freeland touts need for grocery competition after Loblaw, Metro post higher profits

Freeland touts need for grocery competition after Loblaw, Metro post higher profits

More competition is needed in Canada’s grocery sector as consumers grapple with higher food prices, said Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, after two of the country's largest grocers reported higher sales and profits in the most recent quarter.
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