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CGI feels effects of U.S. government cuts as American bookings slow

CGI feels effects of U.S. government cuts as American bookings slow

MONTREAL — The head of CGI Inc. says bookings by U.S. government clients dropped sharply in its latest quarter amid economic uncertainty and a spending crackdown by a task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
Activist investor hasn't cleared bar to take control of Parkland board: advisory firm

Activist investor hasn't cleared bar to take control of Parkland board: advisory firm

CALGARY — A prominent shareholder advisory firm says a dissident investor has not cleared the bar to justify taking control of Parkland Corp.'s board of directors, but there is a case for change.
BoC opted for wait-and-see approach to rates amid shifting trade policy: summary

BoC opted for wait-and-see approach to rates amid shifting trade policy: summary

Uncertainty about both the rapidly changing U.S. trade policy and the impact it’s having on the Canadian economy dominated discussion by the Bank of Canada governing council in the lead-up to its interest rate hold earlier this month.
'Still fresh in minds': Vietnamese community marks 50 years since fall of Saigon

'Still fresh in minds': Vietnamese community marks 50 years since fall of Saigon

EDMONTON — Seventy-year-old Tan Hoang vowed he would never return to Vietnam after fleeing the country with his family on a makeshift wooden boat.
Capital Power focused on closing $3-billion U.S. power plant deal

Capital Power focused on closing $3-billion U.S. power plant deal

The chief executive of Capital Power Corp. said a key focus in the months ahead will be digesting two soon-to-be purchased U.S. natural gas power plants.
U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses

U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses

The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years, as President Donald Trump's trade wars disrupted business.
Loblaw still adding Canadian products but CEO says 'Buy Canadian' trend may not last

Loblaw still adding Canadian products but CEO says 'Buy Canadian' trend may not last

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says it's still working to stock its grocery store shelves with more Canadian products as shoppers look for local alternatives during the Canada-U.S. trade war, but the company's chief executive admits the shift may not last.
Algoma Steel reports loss as tariffs, pricing weigh on results

Algoma Steel reports loss as tariffs, pricing weigh on results

SAULT STE. MARIE — Algoma Steel Group Inc. says Canada's steel market is under increasing pressure from weakening prices brought on by tariffs and imports, but that its major retrofit of its furnace system should help with costs ahead.
US inflation cools and Americans step up spending as they brace for tariff impact

US inflation cools and Americans step up spending as they brace for tariff impact

WASHINGTON (AP) — A closely watched inflation gauge cooled last month in a sign that prices were steadily easing before most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs were implemented .
As deadlines near for Hudson's Bay and its leases, there are glimmers of hope

As deadlines near for Hudson's Bay and its leases, there are glimmers of hope

The clock is ticking down on two deadlines that may determine the fate of Hudson's Bay.