National Business

OTTAWA — As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the future of the NATO military alliance, Canada is looking to partner with the European Union on defence.

ST. JOHN'S — Reggae musician Jah'Mila delivered a powerful speech on the East Coast Music Awards stage in Newfoundland Thursday night, offering a hopeful appeal for collaboration and change after her win for R&B/soul release of the year.

VICTORIA — A member of an ostrich farming family held back tears Thursday as she called on the provincial government to help stop the cull of their 400 birds.

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. has reported higher profits and revenues for the first quarter. Earnings were $502 million for the three months ended March 31, up from $438 million during the same period of 2024.

CALGARY — Oil and gas giant Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. says it can weather a crude price much lower than where it's been trading over the past month. West Texas Intermediate, a U.S.

CALGARY — Shares in oil producer Cenovus Energy Inc.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up nearly 100 points on Thursday, with energy leading the way as some of the country's biggest oil names reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 92.

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. remains largely insulated from tariff fallout and cost-cutting by the U.S.

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom sent a signal to countries around the world — including Canada — about the goals of his campaign to upend global trade with tariffs.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose after the United States and United Kingdom announced a deal on trade that would lower some tariffs and restrictions between the two countries. The S&P 500 climbed 0.