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As wildfire risk recedes, Jasper business owners eager to reopen
The road to recovery is starting to clear for businesses in Jasper, Alta., a month after some 25,000 visitors and residents were forced to flee a raging wildfire.
GM Canada supports potential tariffs on Chinese EV imports amid market concerns
The potential of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports is being welcomed by the Canadian head of General Motors as major producer BYD looks to enter the market.
How modular housing could speed up much-needed home construction
To speed up adoption, the federal government is earmarking $500 million in loans for apartment builders that use modular construction and other innovative techniques. It's also providing funding for local innovative housing solutions and research to develop new ones, and has committed to reducing regulatory barriers and standardizing designs.
National Bank reaches deal to buy Canadian Western Bank at $5B valuation
Canada's banking sector is facing further consolidation as National Bank of Canada has reached an all-share deal to acquire Canadian Western Bank that values the lender at about $5 billion.
TD Bank could face more severe penalties after drug money laundering allegations, says analyst
TD Bank Group could be hit with a worst-case scenario in penalties says a banking analyst, after a report that the investigation it faces in the U.S. is tied to laundering illicit fentanyl profits.
Real estate receiverships on the rise in Canada as projects stall
While often thought of as a last resort, real estate companies are seeing an increase in receiverships as bigger construction projects with multiple mortgages and parties involved start to run into trouble.
Big Canadian banks may be making misleading claims on sustainability, says securities complaint
Canada's big five banks — RBC, TD, BMO, CIBC and Scotiabank — are potentially misleading investors with their use of terms like sustainable finance, according to a complaint to securities regulators by a climate advocacy group.
Banking regulator OSFI flags housing market as risk for Canada's economy
Canada's bank regulator said it is preparing for strain in the housing market to potentially last throughout the year as it flags the sector as a growing concern.
Mining industry digs into alternative methods as climate risks rise
While no strangers to extreme weather, the growing risks from climate change are forcing the mining industry to take a hard look at their methods and how to prepare for the worst.
RBC facing heat in Texas for stance on divisive issues like guns and climate change
Royal Bank of Canada has become caught up in efforts by Texas to limit action by banks against gun manufacturers and fossil fuel companies as attention intensifies on the divisive issues.