Category Archives: Economy
Transat AT reaches $700-million aid deal with federal government
MONTREAL — Travel company Transat AT Inc. says it has reached a deal with Ottawa to borrow up to $700 million, nearly half of which will go toward refunding travellers for flights cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reimbursement for customers...
Cabinet’s ability to award Buy American exemptions ‘strenuously limited,’ Biden says
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden set some Canadian pulses racing again Wednesday with more tough Buy American talk, telling Congress he has "strenuously limited" cabinet members from granting exemptions to the 88-year-old protectionist doctrine. In th...
Union denounces federal back-to-work legislation to reopen Port of Montreal
OTTAWA — The spokesman for a union representing striking dockworkers at Montreal's port called on Thursday for an end to contentious scheduling practices before the workers are forced back on the job. The appeal came after the House of Commons approved...
AP FACT CHECK: Biden skews record on migrants; GOP on virus
WASHINGTON — Taking a swipe at his predecessor, President Joe Biden gave a distorted account of the historical forces driving migrants to the U.S. border, glossing over the multitudes who were desperate to escape poverty in their homelands when he
Commons expected to approve back-to-work legislation to reopen Port of Montreal
OTTAWA — The House of Commons was expected in the wee hours Thursday to approve legislation to put an end to a strike that has shut down one of Canada's busiest ports. Operations at the Port of Montreal, through which millions
Commons expected to approve back-to-work legislation to reopen Port of Montreal
OTTAWA — The House of Commons was expected in the wee hours Thursday to approve legislation to put an end to a strike that has shut down one of Canada's busiest ports. Operations at the Port of Montreal, through which millions
Bill would allow additional tax on Hawaii’s tourist lodging
HILO, Hawaii — A bill that would allow Hawaii's four counties to impose an additional tax on hotel rooms and vacation rentals passed its final reading in the state Legislature. House Bill 862 removes the allocation of the state's Transient Accommodatio...
Bill would allow additional tax on Hawaii’s tourist lodging
HILO, Hawaii — A bill that would allow Hawaii's four counties to impose an additional tax on hotel rooms and vacation rentals passed its final reading in the state Legislature. House Bill 862 removes the allocation of the state's Transient Accommodatio...
Alberta to ship more vaccine, change rules to fight COVID-19 in two hot spots
CALGARY — Alberta is ratcheting up the fight in two COVID-19 hot spots by expanding age eligibility for vaccines and directing delivery of more doses. Premier Jason Kenney says the measures will help address concerns in Banff and Lake Louise, as
Federal infrastructure bank can’t meet funding plans without spending spree, PBO says
OTTAWA — A federal infrastructure financing agency might not meet its near-term plan to fund projects more quickly to foster economic recovery, says a new report by the parliamentary budget officer.As it stands, the budget office estimates that the Can...
