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Canaccord Genuity facing investigation into its wholesale market-making activities

Canaccord Genuity facing investigation into its wholesale market-making activities

TORONTO — Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. says it is facing a regulatory investigation that could result in it paying a "significant penalty.
The Supreme Court rejects Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt

The Supreme Court rejects Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Supreme Court on Friday effectively killed President Joe Biden’s $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans. “This fight is not over,” he said.
Businesses expect more but slowing price, wage increases: BoC survey

Businesses expect more but slowing price, wage increases: BoC survey

OTTAWA — Businesses continue to see larger-than-normal wage and price increases ahead, but those expectations are shifting closer to what they were before the pandemic, a new survey by the Bank of Canada suggests.
The Supreme Court rules for a designer who doesn't want to make wedding websites for gay couples

The Supreme Court rules for a designer who doesn't want to make wedding websites for gay couples

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a defeat for gay rights, the Supreme Court's conservative majority ruled on Friday that a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples.
Canadian economy holds steady in April as real GDP remains unchanged, StatCan reports

Canadian economy holds steady in April as real GDP remains unchanged, StatCan reports

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy remained essentially unchanged in April, following a slight uptick in March.
An inflation gauge tracked by the Federal Reserve falls to its lowest point in 2 years

An inflation gauge tracked by the Federal Reserve falls to its lowest point in 2 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation index that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve tumbled last month to its lowest level since April 2021, pulled down by lower gas prices and slower-rising food costs.
Executives urge Europe to rethink its world-leading AI rules

Executives urge Europe to rethink its world-leading AI rules

LONDON (AP) — More than 150 company executives are urging the European Union to rethink the world's most comprehensive rules for artificial intelligence , saying Friday that upcoming regulations will make it harder for companies in Europe to compete
Hydro One reaches tentative agreement with Power Workers' Union

Hydro One reaches tentative agreement with Power Workers' Union

TORONTO — Hydro One Inc. says it has reached tentative agreements covering two contracts with the Power Workers' Union, which represents the company's front-line workers. Details of the proposed settlements were not immediately available.
'We’re addressing the symptom, not the cause': A look at food banks across Canada

'We’re addressing the symptom, not the cause': A look at food banks across Canada

The word "crisis" comes up quickly when speaking with those who run food banks across Canada.
The IMF agrees to a long-awaited bailout for Pakistan of $3 billion

The IMF agrees to a long-awaited bailout for Pakistan of $3 billion

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The International Monetary Fund agreed to provide $3 billion to Pakistan — a long-awaited relief to bail out the impoverished country's ailing economy.
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