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Ukraine's Zelenskyy says framework economic deal with US is ready but security guarantees undecided

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says framework economic deal with US is ready but security guarantees undecided

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A framework economic deal with the United States is ready, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, but security guarantees that Kyiv views as vital remain to be decided and a full agreement could hinge on talks in
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George Weston reports $664M Q4 profit compared with a loss a year earlier

George Weston reports $664M Q4 profit compared with a loss a year earlier

TORONTO — George Weston Ltd. reported a profit in its fourth quarter compared with a loss a year ago.
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Asset owners call on Canadian banks to stick with climate goals

Asset owners call on Canadian banks to stick with climate goals

TORONTO — Canadian asset owners representing about $53 billion in holdings say they're disappointed that Canada's financial institutions have left net-zero emissions initiatives and are calling for them to follow through on climate commitments.
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National Bank reports $997M Q1 profit, up from $922M a year earlier

National Bank reports $997M Q1 profit, up from $922M a year earlier

MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada reported a first-quarter profit of $997 million, up from $922 million a year earlier, helped by strength in its wealth management and financial markets operations.
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Doug Ford has big goals but cares about small stuff. It's how he wins, colleagues say

Doug Ford has big goals but cares about small stuff. It's how he wins, colleagues say

Doug Ford is a man of things. Things he can see, things he can touch and most importantly, things he can build. Big things matter to Ford. The Progressive Conservative leader is a self-proclaimed visionary who makes decisions with his gut.
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Two Atlantic provinces search for new leaders as trade war with U.S. looms

Two Atlantic provinces search for new leaders as trade war with U.S. looms

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Two Atlantic provinces are looking for new premiers after the resignations of Dennis King last week in P.E.I. and Andrew Furey Tuesday in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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House GOP pushes 'big' budget resolution to passage, a crucial step toward delivering Trump's agenda

House GOP pushes 'big' budget resolution to passage, a crucial step toward delivering Trump's agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — With a push from President Donald Trump , House Republicans sent a GOP budget blueprint to passage Tuesday, a step toward delivering his “big, beautiful bill” with $4.
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Ukraine and US have agreed on a framework economic deal, Ukrainian officials say

Ukraine and US have agreed on a framework economic deal, Ukrainian officials say

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals , three senior Ukrainian officials said Tuesday.
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Predatory sales, unfair contract terms a focus of B.C.'s new consumer protection laws

Predatory sales, unfair contract terms a focus of B.C.'s new consumer protection laws

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is making changes to its consumer protection laws to stop predatory sales and protect people from unfair business practices.
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Rustad says B.C. Conservatives having 'family' issues, amid defiance and disunity

Rustad says B.C. Conservatives having 'family' issues, amid defiance and disunity

VICTORIA — B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says the party is having "family" issues — but he's not worried about a threat to his leadership ahead of the Opposition's annual general meeting.
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