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Oxfam pegs Canadian bank-financed emissions at 1.9 billion tonnes in 2020

Oxfam pegs Canadian bank-financed emissions at 1.9 billion tonnes in 2020

TORONTO — Canada's eight biggest banks financed about 1.9 billion tonnes of emissions in 2020, estimates a report out Tuesday by Oxfam groups in Canada that calls on the industry to increase its own emissions disclosure.
Amazon workers reject union bid in upstate New York

Amazon workers reject union bid in upstate New York

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon workers in upstate New York overwhelmingly rejected a union bid on Tuesday, handing a second defeat to the labor group that’s been attempting to drag the company to the negotiating table since its historic win earlier this year
On the job hunt? Here's how to negotiate for the best salary, other perks

On the job hunt? Here's how to negotiate for the best salary, other perks

Young Canadians are facing rising rents and mortgage costs on top of higher grocery and gas bills — and for those on the job hunt, negotiating a higher salary is likely to be front of mind.
Pipeline operator agrees to $50M California spill settlement

Pipeline operator agrees to $50M California spill settlement

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A pipeline operator has agreed to pay $50 million to thousands of Southern California fishermen, tourism companies and property owners who sued after an offshore oil spill last year near Huntington Beach.
EU faces battle to keep energy prices from tanking economy

EU faces battle to keep energy prices from tanking economy

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders enter a crucial stretch this week to make sure runaway energy prices and short supplies don't further tank their struggling economies and foment unrest.
French firm admits Islamic State group payments in US court

French firm admits Islamic State group payments in US court

NEW YORK (AP) — French cement company Lafarge pleaded guilty Tuesday to paying millions of dollars to the Islamic State group so that a plant in Syria could remain open, a case that the Justice Department described as the first of its kind.
Conference Board predicts economic growth to slow to near standstill until spring

Conference Board predicts economic growth to slow to near standstill until spring

OTTAWA — A new economic outlook by the Conference Board of Canada says a recession is possible, but the underlying conditions are working in the economy's favour.
Holiday spending expected to slump amid inflation, economic uncertainty: report

Holiday spending expected to slump amid inflation, economic uncertainty: report

Holiday spending in Canada is expected to drop this year as inflation shrinks consumer buying power and economic uncertainty looms over household budgets, a new report says.
Former federal finance minister Bill Morneau to join CIBC board of directors

Former federal finance minister Bill Morneau to join CIBC board of directors

TORONTO — Former federal finance minister Bill Morneau will join CIBC's board of directors next month. The bank says Morneau will become a member of the board effective Nov. 1.
German cybersecurity chief out after reports of Russia ties

German cybersecurity chief out after reports of Russia ties

BERLIN (AP) — The head of Germany's national cybersecurity agency has been dismissed following reports of possible ties to Russian intelligence, the Interior Ministry said Tuesday.