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For want of a pipeline: Canadian LNG should power low-carbon revolution, report says

For want of a pipeline: Canadian LNG should power low-carbon revolution, report says

WASHINGTON — As the world struggles to find the right balance between a carbon-free future and a present that still runs on fossil fuels, Canada could be leveraging its natural-gas riches to help fuel both, a new report suggests.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Home sales Home sales figures for some of Canada's biggest cities are expected to be released this week.
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Protestors across Canada demonstrate against RBC's fossil-fuel funding

Protestors across Canada demonstrate against RBC's fossil-fuel funding

Demonstrators gathered in 40 locations across Canada on Saturday to voice their opposition to the Royal Bank of Canada's funding of fossil fuel projects.
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As economy slows, Liberals push off EI reform over worries it could drive up premiums

As economy slows, Liberals push off EI reform over worries it could drive up premiums

OTTAWA — The Liberal government left employment insurance reform out of the federal budget this week over concern that reforming the program amid a slowing economy could drive up premiums for workers and employers.
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Ottawa gives final approval, with conditions, for Rogers' $26B purchase of Shaw

Ottawa gives final approval, with conditions, for Rogers' $26B purchase of Shaw

TORONTO — The largest telecommunications deal in Canadian history will go forward after Rogers Communications Inc.'s $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. received approval from Ottawa on Friday.
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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 Fridayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,099.89, up 158.90): Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI). Materials. Down six cents, or 0.76 per cent, to $7.88 on 17.3 million shares.
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Judge: Dominion defamation case against Fox will go to trial

Judge: Dominion defamation case against Fox will go to trial

DOVER, Del.
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EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks

EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
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Tech sector helps lead S&P/TSX composite higher, U.S. stock markets also rise

Tech sector helps lead S&P/TSX composite higher, U.S. stock markets also rise

Canada’s main stock index climbed more than 150 points Friday to close out the first quarter of the year in positive territory in spite of this month’s Silicon Valley Bank-related market turmoil. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 158.
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Stocks gain as Wall Street closes out winning March, quarter

Stocks gain as Wall Street closes out winning March, quarter

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rallied on Wall Street and closed out a winning March despite a long list of worries for investors. The S&P 500 gained 1.4% Friday and rose 3.5% for the month, with tech stocks leading the way.
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