National Business

Canadian companies are joining a growing list of top international brands vowing not to advertise on Facebook Inc. in July because of the company's refusal to deal with the spread of hateful content on its platform.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index got a lift to start a holiday-shortened week with a broad-based rally led by the energy sector. The month of June looks set to end with the same trajectory as April and May, in a rebound from the March lows.

TORONTO — Lululemon Athletica Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire in-home fitness company Mirror.

VANCOUVER — Hootsuite has named a new CEO to replace founder Ryan Holmes after his 12 years at the helm of the Vancouver-based tech company.

MONTREAL — The Cirque du Soleil, whose aerobatic shows have been halted by COVID-19, has filed for creditor protection while it develops a plan to restart its business.

Air Canada has more customer complaints about refunds to the U.S. Department of Transportation than any non-U.S. airline.

GATINEAU, Que. — The Tim Hortons mobile ordering app is being investigated by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and provincial agencies in Quebec, B.C. and Alberta.

Great-West Lifeco Inc. will shell out more than US$800 million to buy U.S. investment manager Personal Capital — and its chief executive hinted the company is prepared to dip into its coffers again if other promising deals come along.

MONTREAL — Frank and Oak is the latest clothier retailer to seek creditor protection as it faces challenges dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic Parent company Modasuite Inc.

TORONTO — Porter Airlines is extending the suspension of all its flights until the end of August. The airline had previously planned to resume flying on July 29.