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Alberta premier blames Ottawa for Imperial Oil job cuts, but experts say it’s a global trend
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Imperial Oil’s plan to lay off roughly 20 per cent of its workforce by 2027 is “very disappointing,” laying the blame on Ottawa and reinforcing the need to build pipelines.
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YouTube becomes latest big tech company to settle lawsuit with Trump
Google’s YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million US to settle a lawsuit by U.S. President Donald Trump over his 2021 account suspension following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Pay more for reclining seats? WestJet calls it consumer choice. Critics call it a cash grab
If you want to recline your seat and catch a little shut-eye on your next WestJet flight, you may have to pay more for the privilege.
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Imperial Oil to cut 900 jobs, will mostly leave Calgary
In a release Monday afternoon, the company announces workforce cuts to come by the end of 2027.
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Electronic Arts acquisition by private equity sparks more uncertainty for Canadian gaming industry
Electronic Arts $55 billion dollar acquisition could mark the biggest buyout attempt in history — leading to more uncertainty for employees in Canada’s gaming industry.
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Trump imposes 10% tariff on lumber, 25% on cabinets and furniture in another blow to Canadian producers
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was slapping 10% tariffs on imported timber and lumber and 25% duties on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and upholstered furniture, continuing his tariff assault on global trading partners.
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Carmakers Ford and GM launch programs to extend use of American EV lease credit
Programs aim to soften impact of expiring tax credit. Dealers predict EV sales will plummet without subsidy.
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WestJet says some passengers’ personal info stolen in June security breach
WestJet says some passengers’ personal information was obtained in a cyberattack in June, however it believes the breach did not involve “sensitive” data in most cases.
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Jobs minister urges Canada Post to send new offer to striking union
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu urged Canada Post on Monday to quickly table a new offer to the union of striking postal workers.
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Shopify merchants will soon be able to sell products through ChatGPT
Shopify merchants will soon be able to sell their products through ChatGPT, as the Canadian e-commerce software company says it has struck a partnership with U.S. tech giant OpenAI to make the sales possible.
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