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G20 agreement reflects sharp differences over Ukraine and the rising clout of the Global South

G20 agreement reflects sharp differences over Ukraine and the rising clout of the Global South

NEW DELHI (AP) — The Group of 20 top world economies added the African Union as a member at their annual summit Saturday, and host India was able to get the disparate group to sign off on a final statement, but only after softening language on the co
Canada, U.S. 'have to look after each other' on cybersecurity: Cyber Centre head

Canada, U.S. 'have to look after each other' on cybersecurity: Cyber Centre head

WASHINGTON — The man in charge of protecting Canadians from malicious hackers says it is vital for Canada and the United States to keep working closely together on cybersecurity.
Feds leave future of Dakota Access pipeline's controversial river crossing unclear in draft review

Feds leave future of Dakota Access pipeline's controversial river crossing unclear in draft review

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal officials on Friday released a draft environmental review of the Dakota Access oil pipeline , but said they're waiting for more input before deciding the future of the line’s controversial river crossing in North Dakota.
In U.S., Canada's 'game plan' for Trump all about stepping up the tempo of talks

In U.S., Canada's 'game plan' for Trump all about stepping up the tempo of talks

WASHINGTON — Canada's ambassador to Washington typically doesn't get a whole lot of notice before the president of the United States makes a decision with the potential to reverberate beyond the country's borders.
'One Chip Challenge' product pulled from Canadian shelves after U.S. teen's death

'One Chip Challenge' product pulled from Canadian shelves after U.S. teen's death

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is conducting a food safety investigation into the One Chip Challenge. The investigation comes as the manufacturer of the extremely spicy tortilla chip pulls the product from Canadian and U.S.
Air Canada schedule changes lead to 54 job cuts in Newfoundland and Labrador: union

Air Canada schedule changes lead to 54 job cuts in Newfoundland and Labrador: union

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The union representing employees with regional airline Jazz Aviation says it is considering legal action as 54 people in Newfoundland and Labrador lose their jobs because of service changes by Air Canada.
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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,074.65, down 57.43 points): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Healthcare. Up 24 cents, or 23.30 per cent, to $1.27 on 20.
TSX moves lower Friday while U.S. markets eke out small gain amid rate worries

TSX moves lower Friday while U.S. markets eke out small gain amid rate worries

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small loss Friday, with broad-based weakness led by metals and tech, while U.S. markets eked out slim gains amid ongoing concern about interest rates. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 57.
Russian invasion, foreign interference on Trudeau's agenda at G20 summit

Russian invasion, foreign interference on Trudeau's agenda at G20 summit

NEW DELHI — Foreign interference at home and Russia's invasion in Ukraine are both top-of-mind issues for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he heads into the two-day G20 leaders' summit in India this weekend.
BoC likely done raising interest rates, despite job gains last month: economists

BoC likely done raising interest rates, despite job gains last month: economists

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy added more jobs than expected in August, but most forecasters still believe the Bank of Canada is done raising interest rates as overall trends in the economy point to a slowdown.