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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
Topaz Energy raises its 2021 guidance, signals intent to grow by acquisition

Topaz Energy raises its 2021 guidance, signals intent to grow by acquisition

CALGARY — Topaz Energy Corp. is raising its 2021 guidance to recognize recent acquisitions and signalling its intent to continue to be a buyer following its $250-million initial public offering in October.
Restaurants in the 3rd wave: "The question isn't can you survive but do you want to"

Restaurants in the 3rd wave: "The question isn't can you survive but do you want to"

Restaurant operators are calling the threat of a third wave of COVID-19 a "do-or-die moment" for the food service industry as it faces another potential round of restrictions.
Centerra Gold disputes tax claims by Kyrgyz Republic State Tax Service

Centerra Gold disputes tax claims by Kyrgyz Republic State Tax Service

TORONTO — Centerra Gold Inc. says it believes tax claims by the Kyrgyz Republic State Tax Service are exaggerated or without merit. The gold miner says its Kyrgyz Republic subsidiary, Kumtor Gold Co.
Bank of England: Cautious optimism over UK economic outlook

Bank of England: Cautious optimism over UK economic outlook

LONDON — The Bank of England voiced cautious optimism Thursday about the U.K.'s economic outlook in the wake of a sharp fall in coronavirus infections and the rapid rollout of the nation's COVID-19 vaccination program.
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