National Business

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed slightly lower on Monday after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau officially announced he plans to step aside, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. “It was widely expected.

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CALGARY — Canadian oil and gas stocks climbed Monday on the news of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation, but analysts say the country's energy sector will still be challenged by uncertainty in the months to come.

VANCOUVER — The Canada Border Services Agency says it acted lawfully and in "good faith" when it detained nearly 50 containers of solar panels belonging to a Victoria, B.C., company over concerns they were made using forced labour.

NEW YORK (AP) — Rising technology stocks helped U.S. indexes recover more of their holiday-season slide that bridged the new year. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% Monday, its second straight gain following five straight losses.

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plan to step down has business experts warning about the heightened uncertainty it has created and the need for a unified front to face the challenges ahead.

McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices, citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision outlawing affirmative action in college admissions.

Family Channel is hitting the rinks for a new live-action teen drama set in the high-stakes world of competitive figure skating.

HALIFAX — A Cape Breton paper mill says a federal investment in 24 new wind turbines completes the financing of a project that will secure its future electricity needs. The Canada Infrastructure Bank has announced it will provide $224.

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered WestJet to hand over all its files on harassment of flight attendants in a class-action lawsuit alleging widespread misconduct by pilots.