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Unions take EI surplus fight to Supreme Court
Labour unions appear before the Supreme Court of Canada on Tuesday to argue the federal government has been improperly spending billions of surplus dollars in the unemployment insurance fund.
Credit crunch puts end to merger boom
Mergers and acquisitions were much rarer events in Canada during the first three months of this year as tighter credit conditions hit the takeover market, according to a firm that tracks such deals.
Braking auto sales curbed U.S. retail spending in April
Falling automobile sales pulled U.S. consumer spending by 0.2 per cent in April, the U.S. government reported Tuesday.
Cameco earnings powered by higher prices for uranium, gold
Cameco Corp. said its earnings grew by 145 per cent while its revenues were up 45 per cent thanks to price increases for uranium and gold and higher sales volume for uranium.
Surging gas prices could force frugal travellers to stay close to home
Canadians may vacation closer to home this summer as soaring gas prices for their cars and new airline fuel surcharges prompt a change in travel patterns, industry experts said Monday.
Rona cites weather, economy for lower profits
Harsh winter weather and weak economic conditions pushed same-store sales and profits down at Rona Inc. in the first quarter, the building supply company said Tuesday.
Sichuan transportation, communication paralyzed by quake
Early reports say the devastating earthquake in southwest China has led to the shutdown of many factories and power plants and paralyzed transportation and communications throughout Sichuan province.
EnCana shares gain on plan to split in two
A weekend announcement by Calgary-based EnCana Corp. to split into two fuelled a seven per cent gain in the company's share price on Monday.
Industry minister promises action to keep gas prices accurate
The Conservative government is promising increased inspections and higher fines to protect consumers from fraud at the gasoline pumps.
1,400 to lose jobs at GM plant in Windsor, Ont.
General Motors said Monday it will close its transmission plant in Windsor, Ont., by 2010, throwing as many as 1,400 people out of work.
Housing prices creep up 0.2 per cent in March: StatsCan
Contractors' selling prices for new homes increased 0.2 per cent in March over February, in part owing to Alberta's cooling housing market, Statistics Canada said.
Canada well-placed to withstand economic headwinds: Flaherty
Canada is in a strong position to weather the financial challenges of an ailing U.S. economy, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Monday.
Canadian economy adds 19,200 jobs
The Canadian economy added a better-than-expected 19,200 new jobs in April, but several analysts said the employment picture isn't quite as rosy as it might appear.
Govt. confirms decision to block sale of MDA space division
The Canadian government delivered official word Friday of its decision to block the $1.3-billion sale of Vancouver-based MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates' space-technology division to a U.S. space and weapons company.
Canada's trade surplus grew again in March
Canada's merchandise trade surplus grew in March for the third consecutive month as exports grew and imports declined, Statistics Canada said Friday.
