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S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed higher Friday, though not as much as U.S. markets which got a boost from a positive jobs report.
Wall Street extends its gains to a 9th straight day, reclaiming losses since tariff escalation

Wall Street extends its gains to a 9th straight day, reclaiming losses since tariff escalation

Wall Street extended its gains to a ninth straight day Friday, marking the stock market’s longest winning streak since 2004 and reclaiming the ground it lost since President Donald Trump escalated his trade war in early April.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let DOGE access Social Security systems

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let DOGE access Social Security systems

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to clear the way for Elon Musk ’s Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans.
Environment Canada lays 200 Fisheries Act charges against ArcelorMittal

Environment Canada lays 200 Fisheries Act charges against ArcelorMittal

OTTAWA — Environment and Climate Change Canada has laid 200 charges against mining company ArcelorMittal Canada for alleged violations of the Fisheries Act.
Hudson's Bay facing more pressure to keep Indigenous items off auction block

Hudson's Bay facing more pressure to keep Indigenous items off auction block

The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is joining Indigenous organizations in calling for Hudson's Bay to keep artifacts and sacred items off the auction block.
Prime Minister Carney to meet with U.S. President Trump in Washington on Tuesday

Prime Minister Carney to meet with U.S. President Trump in Washington on Tuesday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.
N.L. premier leaves office on waves of praise, worry about legacy Quebec energy deal

N.L. premier leaves office on waves of praise, worry about legacy Quebec energy deal

ST. JOHN'S — If all goes to plan, many in Newfoundland and Labrador will likely remember outgoing premier Andrew Furey for ending a decades-old lopsided energy deal with Quebec, according to his inbox.
Marie-Claude Nichols returns to Quebec Liberals, supports Pablo Rodriguez for leader

Marie-Claude Nichols returns to Quebec Liberals, supports Pablo Rodriguez for leader

MONTREAL — A Quebec legislature member who was kicked out of the Liberal caucus in 2022 has returned to the party and is supporting Pablo Rodriguez in the leadership race.
Imperial says frigid weather crimped Kearl oilsands mine output in Q1

Imperial says frigid weather crimped Kearl oilsands mine output in Q1

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. said frigid weather was to blame for reduced output at its Kearl oilsands mine in northeastern Alberta during the first quarter, but that it's since recovered to deliver strong April production.
Auto parts tariff exemption provides "certainty and relief," says Magna

Auto parts tariff exemption provides "certainty and relief," says Magna

TORONTO — The head of Magna International Inc. is cheering a tariff exemption for automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. The U.S.