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Accusations of grocery profiteering unfounded, witnesses tell House food committee

Accusations of grocery profiteering unfounded, witnesses tell House food committee

Accusations of profiteering in the Canadian grocery industry are unfounded and unsubstantiated, witnesses told a House of Commons committee studying food prices on Tuesday.
The top US aviation regulator says oversight of Boeing 'is not delivering safe aircraft'

The top US aviation regulator says oversight of Boeing 'is not delivering safe aircraft'

WASHINGTON — The new chief of the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that his agency is midway through a review of manufacturing at Boeing, but he already knows that changes must be made in how the government oversees the aircraft manufactu
Adam Neumann, ousted founder of WeWork, wants to buy back the office sharing company

Adam Neumann, ousted founder of WeWork, wants to buy back the office sharing company

NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Neumann, the ousted co-founder of WeWork, is exploring a deal to buy back the office sharing company after expressing dismay over its bankruptcy process .
Montreal airport project secures $90 million in federal funding

Montreal airport project secures $90 million in federal funding

MONTREAL — The consortium behind an airport overhaul in the Montreal area has shored up funding for the effort thanks to a $90-million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
Freeland announces $199 million in support for low-income renters, shelters

Freeland announces $199 million in support for low-income renters, shelters

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government is putting nearly $200 million in new money toward supporting low-income renters and shelters.
Home sales, prices rise in Montreal amid optimism around interest rates: board

Home sales, prices rise in Montreal amid optimism around interest rates: board

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales jumped 18 per cent in January compared with the same month a year earlier.
OSC board extends Grant Vingoe's term as the regulator's chief executive

OSC board extends Grant Vingoe's term as the regulator's chief executive

TORONTO — The board of directors at the Ontario Securities Commission has extended Grant Vingoe's term as chief executive officer for five years.
The great wealth transfer: How adult kids can start talking to their parents about it

The great wealth transfer: How adult kids can start talking to their parents about it

It's expected to be the largest generational transfer of wealth in Canadian history, with younger Canadians expected to receive a combined $1 trillion in the next few years alone.
TMX Group reports $84.4M Q4 profit, revenue up nine per cent from year ago

TMX Group reports $84.4M Q4 profit, revenue up nine per cent from year ago

TORONTO — TMX Group Ltd. reported a fourth-quarter profit attributable to equity holders of $84.4 million as its revenue rose nine per cent compared with a year earlier.
'Shocking': Air Canada CEO blasted over accessibility services at House committee

'Shocking': Air Canada CEO blasted over accessibility services at House committee

Lawmakers took Air Canada's CEO to task on Monday over "shocking" and failures to accommodate passengers living with disabilities.