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Overhaul permitting process in Canada to keep up with U.S., TC Energy CEO urges

Overhaul permitting process in Canada to keep up with U.S., TC Energy CEO urges

WASHINGTON — Canada might be outmatched by the U.S. on raw spending power, but retooling the way Ottawa signs off on infrastructure projects could help it gain ground in the race to build North America's green economy, industry leaders say.
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Stellantis stops construction on Windsor, Ont., EV battery plant amid fed dispute

Stellantis stops construction on Windsor, Ont., EV battery plant amid fed dispute

One of the world's largest automakers said Monday it has stopped construction on a $5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., saying the federal government has not delivered on what was promised.
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Constellation Software sees revenues rise in Q1, earns US$94 million

Constellation Software sees revenues rise in Q1, earns US$94 million

TORONTO — Constellation Software Inc. says its net income attributable to shareholders was US$94 million, down four per centfrom US$98 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based company says earnings per diluted share were US$4.44, down from US$4.
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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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,539.97, up 120.35): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 29 cents, or 0.75 per cent, to $39.16 on 25.1 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite adds 120 points on strength in energy, metals, U.S. markets also up

S&P/TSX composite adds 120 points on strength in energy, metals, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in the base metal and energy sectors helped lead Canada's main stock index higher Monday ahead of Tuesday's inflation data release, while U.S. markets also ticked upwards. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 120.
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Fire breaks out at Marathon refinery in Texas; 1 worker dead

Fire breaks out at Marathon refinery in Texas; 1 worker dead

TEXAS CITY, Texas (AP) — A fire at a Marathon Petroleum refinery near Houston on Monday caused visible flames and left at least one worker dead, the company said. Marathon said the cause of the morning fire was under investigation.
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Dead birds found at Suncor oilsands tailings ponds sites

Dead birds found at Suncor oilsands tailings ponds sites

CALGARY — The Alberta Energy Regulator says a total of 32 dead waterfowl have been found at two separate oilsands tailings ponds operated by Suncor Energy Inc.
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Calgary-based robotics firm Attabotics sues Canadian Tire alleging damages after fire

Calgary-based robotics firm Attabotics sues Canadian Tire alleging damages after fire

CALGARY — Attabotics is suing Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. for damages, claiming a fire at the retail chain's Toronto-area distribution centre was caused by "wrongful conduct.
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Yukon government takes over Minto Mine after company ceases operations

Yukon government takes over Minto Mine after company ceases operations

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says it’s focused on protecting the environment after taking control of the Minto Mine located on Selkirk First Nation territory.
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Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard clears a key hurdle. But the $69B deal is still at risk

Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard clears a key hurdle. But the $69B deal is still at risk

LONDON (AP) — The European Union on Monday approved Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard, deciding the deal won’t stifle competition for popular console titles like Call of Duty and accepting the U.S.
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