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French government survives no-confidence votes over pensions

French government survives no-confidence votes over pensions

PARIS (AP) — Parliament adopted a divisive pension bill Monday raising the retirement age in France from 62 to 64, after lawmakers in the lower chamber rejected two no-confidence votes against the government.
Nexus trusted-traveller program to fully resume by April 24 after yearlong standoff

Nexus trusted-traveller program to fully resume by April 24 after yearlong standoff

MONTREAL — The Nexus trusted-traveller program will fully ramp back up within five weeks, allowing frequent border crossers to complete their applications and speed up their trips, the federal government said Monday.
CN Rail and Unifor reach tentative collective agreements

CN Rail and Unifor reach tentative collective agreements

MONTREAL — CN Rail and Unifor say they have reached new tentative collective agreements for around 3,000 workers across Canada.
'Not a matter of state secrets': Anand dismisses concerns over McKinsey contracts

'Not a matter of state secrets': Anand dismisses concerns over McKinsey contracts

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand is dismissing opposition concerns about millions of dollars in contracts between her department and McKinsey & Company, saying the company's work was "not a matter of state secrets.
Female-owned businesses on the rise, but barriers persist: study

Female-owned businesses on the rise, but barriers persist: study

TORONTO — The number of businesses owned by women is on the rise in Canada, but female entrepreneurs still disproportionately face barriers such as lack of access to capital from financial institutions, according to a new study.
Regina tourism agency apologizes for using sexualized slogans

Regina tourism agency apologizes for using sexualized slogans

REGINA — A women's organization is asking Regina's tourism agency for another rebrand after the city used slogans criticized for having sexual overtones.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. completes acquisition of IAA Inc.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. completes acquisition of IAA Inc.

VANCOUVER — Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. announced it has closed its acquisition of U.S. firm IAA Inc. after a contentious few months that saw shareholders divided over the deal.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,519.43, up 131.71): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up $1.07, or 2.71 per cent, to $40.61 on 13 million shares.
How air passenger complaints ballooned to 42,000-plus

How air passenger complaints ballooned to 42,000-plus

MONTREAL — The number of air passenger complaints to Canada's transport regulator has more than tripled over the past year, soaring past 42,000 as of this month.
S&P/TSX composite posts gain Monday on energy strength, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite posts gain Monday on energy strength, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index began the week by posting a gain of more than 130 points, fuelled by strength in energy stocks, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 131.71 points at 19,519.43.