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Macron's unpopular pension plan enacted into French law

Macron's unpopular pension plan enacted into French law

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular plan to raise France’s retirement age from 62 to 64 was enacted into law Saturday, the day after the country’s constitutional body approved the change .
Proposed shark tourism project has to walk fine line to balance benefits and safety

Proposed shark tourism project has to walk fine line to balance benefits and safety

A proposed tourism project off the coast of Nova Scotia to let people watch great white sharks through the bars of a submerged cage requires a balancing act between sightseeing and the needs of the animals, says one expert.
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 (20,579.91, up 15.42): Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE). Energy. Down 39 cents, or 1.64 per cent, to $23.43 on 9.2 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite ekes out small Friday gain, U.S. markets down

S&P/TSX composite ekes out small Friday gain, U.S. markets down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a small gain thanks to strength in battery metals, while U.S. markets were down even as the country's biggest banks beat earnings expectations. All eyes were on some of the U.S.
High court temporarily blocks restrictions on abortion pill

High court temporarily blocks restrictions on abortion pill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday it was temporarily keeping in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it takes time to more fully consider the issues raised in a court challenge.
CP Rail, Kansas City Southern merger clears path for more cargo, but hitches remain

CP Rail, Kansas City Southern merger clears path for more cargo, but hitches remain

MONTREAL — Under the banner of Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the merger of North America's two smallest Class 1 railways became official Friday morning as CEO Keith Creel drove home a platinum spike at a ceremony in Kansas City, Mo.
Olymel to close pork plant in Vallée-Jonction, Que., lay off nearly 1,000 workers

Olymel to close pork plant in Vallée-Jonction, Que., lay off nearly 1,000 workers

MONTREAL — Quebec pork producer Olymel will close a major slaughterhouse south of Quebec City and lay off 994 workers as it continues to restructure in the face of tough market conditions.
Low unemployment could boost trend of union organizing in retail, service: experts

Low unemployment could boost trend of union organizing in retail, service: experts

With Canada's unemployment rate holding near record lows, experts say an increased interest in unions among retail and service workers that began during the COVID-19 pandemic will continue — even as workers face an uphill battle against large, powerf
Financial system has to adjust to higher interest rates, Macklem says

Financial system has to adjust to higher interest rates, Macklem says

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the financial system has to adjust to higher interest rates, just like the rest of the economy. Macklem addressed the recent banking stress that was set off in the U.S.
In Newfoundland, 'commissioning' of troubled hydro dam met with skepticism, unease

In Newfoundland, 'commissioning' of troubled hydro dam met with skepticism, unease

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Though Muskrat Falls has weighed heavily on Newfoundland and Labrador's finances and residents' morale, reaction was surprisingly muted to an announcement this week that the project is finally considered to be in working order.
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