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$535B budget projects $39.8B deficit, aims to restore economic fairness

$535B budget projects $39.8B deficit, aims to restore economic fairness

OTTAWA — The 2024 federal budget will provide "generational fairness" to younger Canadians by raising taxes on those who have already capitalized on Canada's economic strengths, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday as she tabled the docume
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Quebec court approves class action alleging opioid makers misled users about risks

Quebec court approves class action alleging opioid makers misled users about risks

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit against 16 pharmaceutical companies that are alleged to have misled consumers about the efficacy and dangers of opioid medications.
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PWHL Toronto ready for final stretch of season after 'reset' from international break

PWHL Toronto ready for final stretch of season after 'reset' from international break

TORONTO — Despite a split from some of their teammates and coaches, the Professional Women's Hockey League's international break served as a welcome reset for the players on league-leading Toronto.
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Jays activate closer Romano, reliever Swanson off IL ahead of game against Yankees

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated right-handed closer Jordan Romano and right-handed reliever Erik Swanson from the 15-day injured list and activated them for their game Tuesday against the New York Yankees. Romano, from Markham, Ont.
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Four-time Canadian and world champion curler Glenn Howard retires

Four-time Canadian and world champion curler Glenn Howard retires

Glenn Howard announced his retirement from competitive curling on Tuesday, ending a career that included four world titles and four Canadian championships. The 61-year-old from Midland, Ont.
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Government documents confirm coal lobbying on Rockies mining, show months of planning

Government documents confirm coal lobbying on Rockies mining, show months of planning

EDMONTON — Documents released under Alberta Freedom of Information laws confirm the United Conservative Party government was talking with the coal industry about relaxing a policy that protected the Rocky Mountains from open-pit mines long before mak
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TSX down almost 100 points, U.S. markets mixed amid ongoing interest rate angst

TSX down almost 100 points, U.S. markets mixed amid ongoing interest rate angst

TORONTO — Weakness in several sectors including financials and utilities led Canada's main stock index down almost 100 points Tuesday, while U.S. markets were mixed after a choppy day of trading. U.S.
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In federal budget, Ottawa looks to Canada Post land for building housing supply

In federal budget, Ottawa looks to Canada Post land for building housing supply

OTTAWA — The federal government is eyeing underutilized Canada Post and National Defence properties as a way to deliver affordability and supply to the country's housing market.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,642.87, down 97.33 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Down 37 cents, or 0.48 per cent, to $77.57 on 13.
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Airline caterers go on strike, affecting travellers on flights via Pearson airport

Airline caterers go on strike, affecting travellers on flights via Pearson airport

About 800 airline food service staff at Toronto's Pearson airport went on strike Tuesday, leaving thousands of passengers without meals.
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