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Federal election

Six years later, have the Liberals carried out their plan for economic growth?

Justin Trudeau laid out a vision for faster growth and greater fairness. How well has the economy actually responded? Patrick Brethour reports

Workers take centre stage in the federal election – and the plans to help them are radically different

The economy is still recovering from the pandemic, and all the parties are looking to boost hiring

Canada’s 2021 federal election platform guide: compare where the parties stand on top issues

See where the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, Greens, Bloc and PPC stand on issues of health care, jobs, climate, housing and reconciliation and more

climate

Europe’s power crisis is an expensive reminder that renewable energy has its limits

Europe’s energy diversification hid deep flaws

Eric Reguly

To confront the climate crisis, voters have clear paths to choose from

There’s no sure way of knowing the right call, but there has never been a more important time to make a choice on who leads Canada’s climate transition

Adam Radwanski

transportation

CN Rail to slash capital spending, resume stock buybacks as shareholder battle looms

Canadian National Railway says it will focus on ‘redefining railroading, driving profitable growth and making structural improvements for the next generation’

Activist shareholder’s bid to oust CN Rail executive, board members is misguided

CN Rail was not successful in its bid to acquire Kansas City Southern, but that is no reason to replace CEO Jean-Jacques Ruest and four directors as activist investor Christopher Hohn seeks

Andrew Willis

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Featured

Seriously, what happened to the ‘human’ in human resource?

Radhika Panjwani September 19

When helping your children financially, it pays to leave a paper trail behind

Tim Cestnick September 16

Tim Cestnick

Investor Newsletter

Here’s the smart way to invest in bank mutual funds. Plus, a TSX cybersecurity stock that’s been rocketing higher

The truth about deadlines that we don’t want to admit - the earlier they are, the better

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CN Rail to slash capital spending, resume stock buybacks as shareholder battle looms

Canadian National Railway says it will focus on ‘redefining railroading, driving profitable growth and making structural improvements for the next generation’

Activist shareholder’s bid to oust CN Rail executive, board members is misguided

CN Rail was not successful in its bid to acquire Kansas City Southern, but that is no reason to replace CEO Jean-Jacques Ruest and four directors as activist investor Christopher Hohn seeks

With its takeover of Kansas City Southern, CP sees access to Mexico and profit growth

Canadian Pacific Railway CEO touts benefits of planned Mexico expansion following takeover of Kansas City Southern

TD Bank pushes back plans for return to office until 2022

Bank is also requiring employees to upload their vaccination status on a mandatory registry by Oct. 1

Divest vs. the rest: Harvard’s noble quest with potential environmental consequences

In pledging to divest all its fossil fuel holdings, Harvard University lost some influence on corporate policy to nudge the old economy in a greener direction

Latest Business news

Seriously, what happened to the ‘human’ in human resource?

Radhika Panjwani September 19

The truth about deadlines that we don’t want to admit - the earlier they are, the better

To confront the climate crisis, voters have clear paths to choose from

Adam Radwanski September 17 Updated

Adam Radwanski

Ontario sees sharp rise in home buyers seeking investment properties

Workers take centre stage in the federal election – and the plans to help them are radically different

Six years later, have the Liberals carried out their plan for economic growth?

September 17 Updated

FDA advisory panel backs COVID-19 boosters only for elderly, high-risk

Pitching in: Vancouver charity shifts focus to children in need

Video

Facebook unveils its first smart glasses

Facebook launched its first smart glasses on Thursday in a step toward its aim of offering true augmented-reality spectacles, partnering with popular brand Ray-Ban. Conway G. Gittens has more on the launch.

Meet the robot built to produce water on Mars

An Egyptian mechatronics engineer has devised a robot that he says can absorb moisture on Mars and turn it into drinkable water.

Mobile hairdresser for seniors on the road again as COVID-19 restrictions ease

A mobile hairdressing service that specializes in seniors is on the road for the first time since November as Ontario eases COVID-19 restrictions. Haircuts on Wheels started out doing kids cuts, but interest from seniors lead to a rethink.

Vaccine panel says Pfizer, Moderna are 'preferred' as second doses

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization now says people who got the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine as their first dose should get either Pfizer or Moderna for their second. Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says the new guidance is based on more evidence that mixing vaccines is not only safe, it is producing an even stronger immune response.

El Salvador town hopes to ride bitcoin wave

El Zonte, El Salvador, home to 'Bitcoin Beach,' is looking to ride the cryptocurrency wave as bitcoin becomes legal tender in the Central American country. Conway G. Gittens reports.

Video: Drawing Conclusions: How much does it cost to break a mortgage?

Personal finance expert Preet Banerjee explains the two formulas you need to know: Three Months' Interest and Interest Rate Differential (IRD)

Light work: How a roll of film is processed

In the lab at Toronto's Downtown Camera, the staff is busy fulfilling developing and scanning jobs for photographers who are shooting on film. Here's a peek at how they processed a roll of Portra 800 120mm for The Globe's story on the expansion of the store to meet the growth of film usage.

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Hybrid work risks becoming the next ‘career killer’ for women

The pros and cons of having a dog in retirement, why Ottawa should consider abolishing mandatory RRIF withdrawals and tips on having a successful family meeting about money

Former executive of troubled developer Fortress involved in new real estate company

Inflation hits 18-year high, fuelled by pandemic factors

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More business news

Vancouver’s Thinkific prices IPO at top end of marketing range after strong investor demand

Sunwing strikes resort marketing deal with Marriott, extending reach to hotel giant’s customer base

HR software helps Vancouver tech company keep pace amid hiring ‘hurricane’

International Business

GM will make ‘substantial shifts’ in supply chain over chips

U.S. consumer sentiment steadies in September after August plunge, survey shows

Investors rattled by probe finding that World Bank chiefs manipulated China’s score in business-rating report

How small business owners are managing the 4th wave

Pandemic pivots: Facing layoffs and financial worries, women launch new careers

Are small businesses headed back to the office?

I want to be a project manager ... what will my salary be?

Lessons from sports competition just as relevant in a business setting, say a pair of Olympians

Moving too fast is getting us into trouble

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