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TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford met in his office today with the Republican governor of Utah, who says he will be telling all of his fellow governors to visit Canada on similar trade missions. Gov.

The chief executive of pipeline operator TC Energy says he believes Canada can be the No. 1 exporter of liquefied natural gas to Asia, but political leadership is crucial to making it happen.

Faced with the extreme market turbulence of the past week, money managers are staying the course and relying on their long-term investment strategies while also looking for opportunities amid the panic.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is putting up $13 million for a centre aimed at helping grain producers find new international trading partners.

MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. says its plans to offer mobile service in Canada are on track and it has begun signing up customers who already subscribe to its other services.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation declined last month as the cost of gas, airline fares, and hotel rooms fell, a sign that price growth was cooling even as President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff threats . Consumer prices rose just 2.

Apparel retailer Frank and Oak says it is closing nine stores across Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia by May 7.

QUÉBEC — Michelin will reveal its culinary picks from Quebec next month. The prestigious restaurant guide says it will release its recommendations from the province on May 15.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's labour minister says the Kootenay Lake ferries are expected to resume full service Friday following a months-long labour dispute. Jennifer Whiteside says the B.C.

OpenAI is suing Elon Musk for unfair competition and interfering with its business relationships with investors and customers, escalating a legal battle between the ChatGPT maker and the billionaire who helped bankroll the artificial intelligence sta