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Couche-Tard 'disappointed' by 'limited' engagement from takeover target Seven & i

Couche-Tard 'disappointed' by 'limited' engagement from takeover target Seven & i

Alimentation Couche-Tard says it's "disappointed" with the “limited” engagement it alleges it’s received from 7-Eleven’s parent company, since it made a play for the Japanese business last year.
World shares are mixed following Wall Street's panicked sell-off over Trump's tariffs

World shares are mixed following Wall Street's panicked sell-off over Trump's tariffs

TOKYO (AP) — European and Asian benchmarks were mixed on Tuesday, tracking a sell-off on Wall Street spurred by worries over the ripple effects from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Japanese automaker Nissan's chief executive steps down after dismal results

Japanese automaker Nissan's chief executive steps down after dismal results

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co.'s chief executive, Makoto Uchida, is stepping down after the company reported dismal financial results.
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal to hear arguments in Chignecto Isthmus funding dispute

Nova Scotia Court of Appeal to hear arguments in Chignecto Isthmus funding dispute

HALIFAX — A dispute over who should pay the cost of protecting the narrow low-lying strip of land that links Nova Scotia and New Brunswick is before the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal today.
What you need to know about U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum set for Wednesday

What you need to know about U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum set for Wednesday

Industries that rely on steel and aluminum products are bracing for a fresh wave of tariffs set to kick in Wednesday. U.S.
Ontario eyes more trade with countries overseas in wake of U.S. tariffs

Ontario eyes more trade with countries overseas in wake of U.S. tariffs

TORONTO — Ontario is re-examining its trade strategy in the wake of American tariffs on Canadian goods, looking to focus on opening up new markets and attracting more overseas investment once the immediate economic threat passes.
Ontario slaps 25 per cent surcharge on electricity to U.S., warns it could go higher

Ontario slaps 25 per cent surcharge on electricity to U.S., warns it could go higher

TORONTO — Ontario has placed a surcharge of 25 per cent on electricity exported to the United States as of Monday, and the government says it could raise that amount even higher in response to further American escalation.
'Between two elephants': Canadian farmers feeling China tariffs, worry about U.S.

'Between two elephants': Canadian farmers feeling China tariffs, worry about U.S.

REGINA — Prairie farmers say planned Chinese retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural products are causing loads of uncertainty, while threats of U.S. levies and industry issues have created further problems.
Disney didn't copy 'Moana' from a man's story of a surfer boy, a jury says

Disney didn't copy 'Moana' from a man's story of a surfer boy, a jury says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury on Monday quickly and completely rejected a man’s claim that Disney’s “Moana” was stolen from his story of a young surfer in Hawaii.
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Trump's labor secretary

Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Trump's labor secretary

The Senate voted Monday to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S.