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Tom MacMillan steps down at Gluskin Sheff, Jeff Moody named new CEO

TORONTO — Investment manager Gluskin Sheff and Associates Inc. named Jeff Moody as its new president and chief executive. He replaces Tom MacMillan, who the firm said decided to step down from the top job and the board.

Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales fall 2.6 per cent in July

OTTAWA — Canadian factory sales fell for a second consecutive month in July, Statistics Canada said Tuesday due in large part to a drop in the auto sector. Manufacturing sales fell 2.6 per cent to $52.5 billion in July following a 1.
Ottawa says federal deficit for 2016-17 fiscal year was $17.8 billion

Ottawa says federal deficit for 2016-17 fiscal year was $17.8 billion

OTTAWA — The federal Finance Department says the government ran a smaller deficit than it was expecting in the spring budget, ending its 2016-17 fiscal year with a deficit of $17.8 billion.
Montreal emerges as luxury real estate 'hot spot,' Sotheby's report says

Montreal emerges as luxury real estate 'hot spot,' Sotheby's report says

VANCOUVER — Montreal is emerging as a luxury real estate "hot spot," while Vancouver and Toronto sales should pick up this fall after somewhat sluggish times, according to a new report.
Trudeau, Scheer draw election battle lines over small biz tax proposal

Trudeau, Scheer draw election battle lines over small biz tax proposal

OTTAWA — A jousting match erupted Monday between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer as the Liberal government's plan to end "unfair" tax advantages for some wealthy small business owners dominated the return of Parlia
Canada won't do business with Boeing while it's 'busy trying to sue us': PM

Canada won't do business with Boeing while it's 'busy trying to sue us': PM

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dropped the gloves Monday in his fight with Boeing, saying the government won't do business with a company that he's accusing of attacking Canadian industry and trying to put aerospace employees out of work.
Canadians should worry about U.S. border searches of cell phones: privacy czar

Canadians should worry about U.S. border searches of cell phones: privacy czar

OTTAWA — Canadians should be "very concerned" about their cell phones, computers and other electronic devices being searched by U.S. border agents, the federal privacy czar says.
Iqra Khalid urges fellow MPs to take unified approach in Islamophobia study

Iqra Khalid urges fellow MPs to take unified approach in Islamophobia study

OTTAWA — The inclusion of the phrase Islamophobia in a hotly debated motion passed by the House of Commons last year was meant as an example of forms of racism, the Liberal MP who sponsored the proposal said Monday.
PM Trudeau calls on Suu Kyi to condemn violence against Rohingya Muslims

PM Trudeau calls on Suu Kyi to condemn violence against Rohingya Muslims

OTTAWA — Aung San Suu Kyi must publicly condemn the atrocities being committed against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, or else her rhetoric and global reputation as a champion of human rights will mean nothing, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
British PM, Trudeau say Canada-EU trade deal a 'basis' for new bilateral talks

British PM, Trudeau say Canada-EU trade deal a 'basis' for new bilateral talks

OTTAWA — Those feeling anxious about the future relationship between the United Kingdom and the rest of the world could use a little predictability, and both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and British Prime Minister Theresa May say Canada can help.
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