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Oilsands producer Suncor invests in carbon capture technology firm Svante

Oilsands producer Suncor invests in carbon capture technology firm Svante

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it is investing in carbon capture technology company Svante Inc. as it looks for ways to reduce or offset greenhouse gas emissions from its extensive oil and gas operations.
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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,836.47, down 146.63 points.) Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Up one cent, or 1.35 per cent, to 75 cents on 14.
S&P/TSX composite falls from record highs on rising bond yields after Fed comments

S&P/TSX composite falls from record highs on rising bond yields after Fed comments

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index pulled back from record highs on weakness in the energy and technology sectors amid rising bond yields.
AppDirect to grow Montreal presence following investment from Quebec government

AppDirect to grow Montreal presence following investment from Quebec government

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it is investing in cloud software company AppDirect as part of a deal the government says will create 730 jobs in Montreal. The province will provide AppDirect Canada with a loan of at most $54.
Canadian cannabis companies cheer SAFE Banking Act reintroduction in U.S. House

Canadian cannabis companies cheer SAFE Banking Act reintroduction in U.S. House

WASHINGTON — Canadian cannabis companies are cheering the reintroduction of the SAFE Banking Act to the U.S. House of Representatives today.
Biden plans to send COVID shots to Mexico, Canada

Biden plans to send COVID shots to Mexico, Canada

WASHINGTON — The U.S. is planning to send a combined 4 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Mexico and Canada in its first export of shots, the White House said Thursday.
Ottawa should review employment insurance, benefit triggers as economy recovers: IMF

Ottawa should review employment insurance, benefit triggers as economy recovers: IMF

TORONTO — Canada's economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic has earned praise from the International Monetary Fund, but the global lender also has recommendations for future government spending.
Business hydro subsidy to cost Ontario taxpayers $15.2 billion by 2040

Business hydro subsidy to cost Ontario taxpayers $15.2 billion by 2040

TORONTO — Subsidizing hydro rates for industrial and large commercial businesses will cost Ontario taxpayers an estimated $15.2 billion by 2040, the province's fiscal watchdog said Thursday.
Court allows $100-million lawsuit against securities commission to proceed

Court allows $100-million lawsuit against securities commission to proceed

TORONTO — A malicious prosecution lawsuit against securities regulators can go ahead, Ontario's top court ruled on Thursday in remitting the case for a hearing on its merits.
Becerra confirmed to shepherd Biden's ambitious health plans

Becerra confirmed to shepherd Biden's ambitious health plans

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as President Joe Biden's health secretary, filling a key position in the administration's coronavirus response and its ambitious push to lower drug costs, expand