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Liberal minister says Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become 51st state

Liberal minister says Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become 51st state

OTTAWA — President-elect Donald Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become the 51st U.S. state during a dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Florida on Friday, said a Liberal minister who attended the meeting.
US job openings rose last month, though hiring slowed, in mixed picture for labor market

US job openings rose last month, though hiring slowed, in mixed picture for labor market

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of job postings in the United States rebounded in October from a 3 1/2 year low in September, a sign that businesses are still seeking workers even though hiring has cooled.
Investissement Québec invests US$25M in maker of Sheertex rip-resistant tights

Investissement Québec invests US$25M in maker of Sheertex rip-resistant tights

MONTREAL — Investissement Québec is investing US$25 million in the company that makes Sheertex tights.
Vancouver home sales jump in November as more new listings keep prices steady: board

Vancouver home sales jump in November as more new listings keep prices steady: board

VANCOUVER — Greater Vancouver Realtors say the number of homes that changed hands in the region increased 28.1 per cent on a year-over-year basis in November, as buyers continued to take advantage of a relatively balanced market.
Bank fees eating away at your savings? How to avoid the most common ones

Bank fees eating away at your savings? How to avoid the most common ones

You probably know when your paycheque gets deposited and roughly how much your monthly cellphone bill costs, but it might be harder to answer a fundamental question about your bank account: how much are you paying in fees?
Enbridge raises quarterly dividend by 3%, release financial guidance for 2025

Enbridge raises quarterly dividend by 3%, release financial guidance for 2025

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. raised its quarterly dividend for next year as it released its financial guidance for 2025.
China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions

China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions

BANGKOK (AP) — China announced Tuesday it is banning exports to the United States of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications, as a general principle, lashing back at U.S.
Negotiations between Canada Post, union still on hold

Negotiations between Canada Post, union still on hold

TORONTO — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says a new framework for negotiations that Canada Post presented over the weekend moved closer to the union's position on some issues, but that it remains far from what members could ratify.
Delaware judge reaffirms ruling that invalidated massive Tesla pay package for Elon Musk

Delaware judge reaffirms ruling that invalidated massive Tesla pay package for Elon Musk

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has reaffirmed her ruling that Tesla must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package
Bombardier and Honeywell settle lawsuit over engine prices

Bombardier and Honeywell settle lawsuit over engine prices

MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. says it has reached an agreement with Honeywell International Inc. to settle a lawsuit relating to the cost of the jet engines it makes for the Montreal-based plane maker.
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