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Advocates question fairness as federal government backs away from pharmacare program

Advocates question fairness as federal government backs away from pharmacare program

OTTAWA — Reproductive health advocates say the federal government's failure to commit to funding pharmacare in all provinces and territories is leaving people with a lot of uncertainty, and could create inequality across the country.
Study finds more women opted for IUDs after B.C. made birth control free

Study finds more women opted for IUDs after B.C. made birth control free

A new study shows more women opted for long-acting birth control methods after British Columbia began covering the cost, which researchers say is strong reason for Ottawa's pharmacare plan to do the same.
Trucking firm TFI sees second-quarter profit dip as market weakness persists

Trucking firm TFI sees second-quarter profit dip as market weakness persists

MONTREAL — TFI International Inc. has reported a drop in second-quarter profit as weak demand took a toll on the volume of goods it hauls. Canada's largest trucking firm reported net income of US$98.
S&P/TSX composite falls Monday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite falls Monday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell to open the week as gains in energy were offset by losses in metals, industrials and utilities, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 88.93 points at 27,405.42.
Wall Street kicks off a week full of potential flashpoints with a whisper

Wall Street kicks off a week full of potential flashpoints with a whisper

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks coasted to a quiet finish to begin a week full of potentially market-moving events. The S&P 500 edged up by less than 0.1% on Monday to set an all-time high for the sixth straight day.
Harper says Carney team sought his trade advice, suggests looking outside U.S.

Harper says Carney team sought his trade advice, suggests looking outside U.S.

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper said Monday he's urging Ottawa to find new trading partners outside the United States.
Crime ring exchanged stolen baby formula for drugs in Mississauga, Ont.: police

Crime ring exchanged stolen baby formula for drugs in Mississauga, Ont.: police

Police say 11 people face charges after an investigation into drug trafficking in Mississauga, Ont., that allegedly involved exchanging stolen baby formula and other products for drugs.
Birch Hill, Brookfield buying First National Financial in $2.9-billion deal

Birch Hill, Brookfield buying First National Financial in $2.9-billion deal

TORONTO — First National Financial Corp. says it has agreed to be sold in a roughly $2.9 billion deal. The mortgage firm says private equity funds managed by Birch Hill Equity Partners Management Inc.
DoorDash wants Competition Bureau case alleging it misled customers turfed: doc

DoorDash wants Competition Bureau case alleging it misled customers turfed: doc

DoorDash Inc. is asking the Competition Tribunal to throw out a case accusing it of misleading Canadian customers by advertising food deliveries at a lower price than customers actually wind up paying.
Ottawa cuts Confederation Bridge tolls, ferry fares in Atlantic Canada

Ottawa cuts Confederation Bridge tolls, ferry fares in Atlantic Canada

ALBANY, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND — Tolls on the Confederation Bridge linking Prince Edward Island to Canada's mainland will drop sharply starting Aug. 1, along with several other Atlantic travel fees, the prime minister said Monday.