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Canadian industry singing praises of Inflation Reduction Act as federal budget nears

Canadian industry singing praises of Inflation Reduction Act as federal budget nears

CALGARY — Canadian oil and gas companies are singing from the same songbook in the lead-up to the 2023 federal budget, and its title is the Inflation Reduction Act. The U.S. legislation, signed into law by U.S.
Russia's economy holds up, but growing challenges test Putin

Russia's economy holds up, but growing challenges test Putin

Western sanctions have hit Russian banks, wealthy individuals and technology imports.
Asian shares mostly sink on jitters after US bank failure

Asian shares mostly sink on jitters after US bank failure

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly fell Monday, shaken by a Wall Street tumble that set off worries the biggest United States bank failure in nearly 15 years might have ripple effects around the world.
Canadian regulator seizes assets of Toronto branch of Silicon Valley Bank

Canadian regulator seizes assets of Toronto branch of Silicon Valley Bank

OTTAWA — Canada’s banking regulator says it has temporarily seized assets of the Canadian branch of Silicon Valley Bank. Fearful depositors withdrew billions of dollars from the U.S. bank in a matter of hours Friday, forcing U.S.
Poilievre calls for spending cap, tax cuts in coming federal budget

Poilievre calls for spending cap, tax cuts in coming federal budget

OTTAWA — The coming federal budget should lower taxes, cap spending and make it easier to build new houses, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Sunday as he pinned blame for current economic woes on the Liberals.
Cashback, reward apps helping Canadians save, but where is the data going?

Cashback, reward apps helping Canadians save, but where is the data going?

TORONTO — When it comes to saving on groceries or trips to the mall, Nichole Schaubroeck is a pro.
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: Household debt Statistics Canada will release on Monday its national balance sheet and financial flow accounts for the fourth quarter of 2022.
Yellen says no federal bailout for Silicon Valley Bank

Yellen says no federal bailout for Silicon Valley Bank

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that the federal government would not bail out Silicon Valley Bank , but is working to help depositors who are concerned about their money .
Oil giant Saudi Aramco makes a historic $161B profit in 2022

Oil giant Saudi Aramco makes a historic $161B profit in 2022

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oil giant Saudi Aramco reported Sunday earning $161 billion last year, claiming the highest-ever recorded annual profit by a publicly listed company and drawing immediate criticism from activists.
'Welcome to Lviv': Ukrainian city ready for 'brave' Canadian tourists

'Welcome to Lviv': Ukrainian city ready for 'brave' Canadian tourists

LVIV, Ukraine — Two women sit at a table near the front door of a small, nondescript bar in western Ukraine. Speak the password, and they will escort you to a closet, inside which is a staircase that leads down to a stone cellar.