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Activist investor calls for board overhaul at Parkland Corp. in wake of resignations

Activist investor calls for board overhaul at Parkland Corp. in wake of resignations

CALGARY — An activist investor is calling for a complete board overhaul at Parkland Corp. following the recent resignations of two of the company's board members.
Federal corporations to start filing beneficial ownership info with government

Federal corporations to start filing beneficial ownership info with government

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says federal corporations are now required to file beneficial ownership information with Corporations Canada and that some of this information will be made available publicly.
Gildan and Browning West fight over special shareholder meeting request

Gildan and Browning West fight over special shareholder meeting request

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc. has accused a U.S. investment fund of breaking U.S.
Alberta farmers face growing risk of soil erosion events as drought persists

Alberta farmers face growing risk of soil erosion events as drought persists

Across southern Alberta, severe erosion events have been increasing in frequency and severity in recent years.
Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway reopens after last year's historic closure

Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway reopens after last year's historic closure

OTTAWA — After almost two years, and a few extra hours of waiting, Ottawa's iconic Rideau Canal has officially reopened to skaters.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: CN results Canadian National Railway Co. will report its fourth-quarter results after markets close on Tuesday.
All eyes on the BoC this week for any hints on when it plans to cut interest rates

All eyes on the BoC this week for any hints on when it plans to cut interest rates

OTTAWA — As the Bank of Canada gears up to announce its next interest rate decision Wednesday, economists will be on the lookout for any clues on when it plans to start cutting interest rates. Overall, Wednesday shouldn't bring any big surprises.
Calls rise for options as high-cost lenders warn coming rate cap will cut some off

Calls rise for options as high-cost lenders warn coming rate cap will cut some off

TORONTO — Lower interest rates are coming for some of the most expensive forms of debt as the federal government pushes forward on a law to reduce them.
Affordability, U.S. election to top agenda as federal cabinet meets in Montreal

Affordability, U.S. election to top agenda as federal cabinet meets in Montreal

OTTAWA — Federal cabinet ministers meeting in Montreal next week to prepare for the upcoming parliamentary sitting will be told that they simply cannot be too bold when it comes to solving Canada's housing crisis or preparing for the impact of the ne
2023 was slowest year for US home sales in nearly 30 years as high mortgage rates frustrated buyers

2023 was slowest year for US home sales in nearly 30 years as high mortgage rates frustrated buyers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S.