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Calls mount for pause on Canada's digital services tax targeting tech giants

Calls mount for pause on Canada's digital services tax targeting tech giants

OTTAWA — Ottawa is under pressure to pause digital services tax legislation that directs large tech companies to make a big retroactive payment by June 30. Canadian and U.S. business groups, organizations representing U.S.
Lululemon Athletica cutting 150 corporate jobs as part of organizational changes

Lululemon Athletica cutting 150 corporate jobs as part of organizational changes

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver-based apparel company Lululemon Athletica Inc. is cutting about 150 corporate jobs as part of changes to its organizational structure. The retailer said Wednesday the affected employees are part of its store support centres.
Carney heads to Europe on Sunday for NATO, Canada-EU summits

Carney heads to Europe on Sunday for NATO, Canada-EU summits

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Europe on the weekend to attend summits on NATO and Canada-EU relations. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed Carney's travel plans today, after he wrapped up the G7 leaders' summit in Alberta.
S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index climbed higher in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the base metals sector, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 58.17 points at 26,599.56.
Canadian population growth continued to slow with almost no increase in Q1: StatCan

Canadian population growth continued to slow with almost no increase in Q1: StatCan

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says population growth stalled in the first quarter. The agency says the Canadian population rose by 20,107 people from Jan.
Rob Shaw: By Eby's logic, Putin has a shot at next BC Ferries deal

Rob Shaw: By Eby's logic, Putin has a shot at next BC Ferries deal

Premier's defence of China contract draws fire for putting cost ahead of principle
Wall Street holds steady ahead of Fed's announcement on rates

Wall Street holds steady ahead of Fed's announcement on rates

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are holding nearly in place as Wall Street waits to hear where the Federal Reserve may be taking interest rates. The S&P 500 was little changed early Wednesday.
Bryan Yu: Metro Vancouver home sales tick up but market still stuck in slump

Bryan Yu: Metro Vancouver home sales tick up but market still stuck in slump

Buyers re-emerge amid lower prices and interest rates but oversupply and economic uncertainty keep pressure on housing
Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further

Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith warned Tuesday that Parliament is hastily plowing ahead with the government's major projects bill when it should be in listening mode.
Construction sector ramping up tech investments to address labour gap: KPMG survey

Construction sector ramping up tech investments to address labour gap: KPMG survey

TORONTO — A new survey says most Canadian construction companies are still coping with a shortage of skilled labour, however their productivity and efficiency has improved in recent years as a result of investments in technology.