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Canada posts $137-million merchandise trade deficit for December

Canada posts $137-million merchandise trade deficit for December

OTTAWA — Canada posted a merchandise trade deficit of $137 million in December to end a run of six consecutive monthly surpluses, but finished the year with an annual surplus for the first time since 2014.
Petronas Energy Canada CEO to depart for Malaysia

Petronas Energy Canada CEO to depart for Malaysia

CALGARY — Petronas Energy Canada Ltd. has announced a leadership change.
Dutch government names commissioner to tackle #MeToo issues

Dutch government names commissioner to tackle #MeToo issues

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government appointed a commissioner Tuesday to tackle sexual abuse and intimidation, after recent high-profile #MeToo cases shocked the European Union nation.
Sabbaticals can help with talent attraction and retention, experts say

Sabbaticals can help with talent attraction and retention, experts say

TORONTO — Sally Phuong took a four-week sabbatical from her job as an account executive at Sun Life Financial last year so she could participate in a professional floral design program at the Canadian Institute of Floral Design in Toronto.
Aimia selling its 48.9 per cent stake in PLM in deal worth up to $517 million

Aimia selling its 48.9 per cent stake in PLM in deal worth up to $517 million

TORONTO — Aimia Inc. has signed a deal worth up to $517 million to sell its 48.9 per cent equity stake in PLM, the owner and operator of Mexican loyalty program Club Premier. The sale will see PLM become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aeromexico.
Peloton co-founder steps down after rough ride

Peloton co-founder steps down after rough ride

NEW YORK — The co-founder of Peloton is stepping down as chief executive after an extended streak of tumult at the exercise and treadmill company.
Thomson Reuters reports fourth-quarter net loss, raises quarterly dividend

Thomson Reuters reports fourth-quarter net loss, raises quarterly dividend

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters Corp. raised its quarterly dividend as it reported a loss in its latest quarter due to a lower operating profit and a drop in value of the company's London Stock Exchange Group investment.
UK to require porn sites to verify users are 18 or older

UK to require porn sites to verify users are 18 or older

LONDON (AP) — Britain's government said Tuesday all pornography websites will be legally required to verify that users are 18 or older as part of new online safety rules.
White House: Top scientist resigns over treatment of staff

White House: Top scientist resigns over treatment of staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander resigned Monday, hours after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.
TMX Group boosts dividend eight per cent after capping year with strong Q4 results

TMX Group boosts dividend eight per cent after capping year with strong Q4 results

TORONTO — TMX Group Ltd. says it's boosting its quarterly dividend eight per cent after reporting a strong end to its fiscal year.
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