Canada wins U.S. trade fight over meat labelling
The World Trade Organization has sided with Canada in a dispute over the U.S. country-of-origin labelling requirements, in a ruling celebrated by beef and pork producers who have seen their…
Consumer price hikes slow down
Consumer prices rose 2.9 per cent for the 12 months to October, driven by higher prices for gasoline and food, Statistics Canada says. CBC | Business News…
LIVE: Tories unveil voluntary pension system
The federal government will unveil details of a plan to offer pooled registered pension plans on Thursday, voluntary savings vehicles aimed at Canadians who don’t have access to conventional plans…
U.S. inflation dips to 3.5%
U.S. Consumers paid less for gas, cars and computers last month, as overall prices dropped for the first time since June. Inflation is easing after prices rose sharply this spring.…
Enbridge buys $1.15B Seaway oil pipeline stake
Canadian gas distributor and oil pipeline company Enbridge Inc. says it will pay $ 1.15 billion US to buy half ownership in the Seaway crude pipeline system between Texas and…
House prices rise at slowest pace since January
The value and number of homes sold in Canada increased again in October, but at a much slower pace than in recent history. CBC | Business News…
Japan returns to 6% growth after earthquake
Japan’s economy grew for the first time in four quarters in a comeback from the earthquake and tsunami disaster that faces multiple global headwinds. CBC | Business News…
Upscale Tim Hortons ‘ambience’ revamp planned
Canadians may not associate espresso, arm chairs and soft lighting with Tim Hortons, but the upscale fixtures are part of the brand’s latest makeover. CBC | Business News…
Ex-ambassador calls U.S. pipeline delay ‘catastrophic’
The U.S. decision to delay approval of the Keystone XL pipeline is “catastrophic,” former U.S. ambassador to Canada David Wilkins said Friday. CBC | Business News…
Italian Senate passes austerity package
Italy’s Senate has passed economic reform measures demanded by the European Union that should pave the way for Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to leave office in a matter of days.…
