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Hudson's Bay wants to sell leases to billionaire to appease lender: landlords

Hudson's Bay wants to sell leases to billionaire to appease lender: landlords

TORONTO — A group of Hudson's Bay landlords say a lender's desire to recoup cash is the only reason the shuttered department store is pursuing a plan to sell its leases to a B.C. billionaire.
Trump's attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook is likely to lead to a major legal battle

Trump's attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook is likely to lead to a major legal battle

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's attempt to fire one of the seven governors of the Federal Reserve will likely end up in court and could more clearly define the limits of the president's legal powers over the traditionally independent insti
Gen Z's growing interest in financial advice and investing fuelled by social media

Gen Z's growing interest in financial advice and investing fuelled by social media

As soon as he turned 18, Matthew Robertson set up a tax-free savings account, downloaded personal finance apps on his phone and started listening to podcasts to plug himself into the stock market.
Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership

Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership

BERLIN — Canada signed a critical minerals partnership with Germany on Tuesday that encourages the joint public financing of natural resources projects as Ottawa works to boost development and exports to Europe.
Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry

Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects the private sector to lead the way on potentially bringing nuclear power to the province, but her government would set up a Crown corporation if needed.
Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for control over central bank

Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for control over central bank

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook late Monday, a surprise move constituting a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over what has long been considered an institution independent from d
Asked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says 'Buy Canada' policy needs work

Asked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says 'Buy Canada' policy needs work

COQUITLAM — Gregor Robertson, the minister responsible for the federal agency that helped fund a BC Ferries contract to buy ships from China, says Canada needs to "catch up" with the United States when it comes to protecting domestic jobs and the eco
First Nations 'making history' to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals

First Nations 'making history' to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals

Two First Nations have formed a joint partnership with a transport company to purchase the Port of Stewart bulk terminal on the Portland Canal that separates British Columbia and Alaska.
S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets give back some of last week's gains amid a reversal

S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets give back some of last week's gains amid a reversal

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 160 points to finish trading on Monday, weighed down by losses in the industrial and financial sectors, while U.S. stock markets also fell in contrast to last week's rally.
Desjardins Group announces changes to executive ranks

Desjardins Group announces changes to executive ranks

LÉVIS — Desjardins Group says it is shuffling and adding to its executive ranks starting Sept. 2.
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