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Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

DETROIT (AP) — The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports reached a deal Thursday to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.
Shipments resume as Montreal port strike ends, but tensions linger

Shipments resume as Montreal port strike ends, but tensions linger

MONTREAL — The union representing Montreal dockworkers ended a three-day strike at two terminals as scheduled, but the potential remains for more job action and jammed supply chains in the coming weeks — even with talks set to resume.
Source: Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

Source: Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

DETROIT (AP) — The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend their strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract, a person briefed on the matter says.
S&P/TSX index down as oil prices jump on Middle East conflict, U.S. markets also down

S&P/TSX index down as oil prices jump on Middle East conflict, U.S. markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index dipped lower on Thursday as losses outweighed strength in energy stocks, while U.S. markets also moved lower.
Court orders airlines to submit data for Competition Bureau probe

Court orders airlines to submit data for Competition Bureau probe

The Competition Bureau has obtained court orders requiring Air Canada and WestJet to hand over information for the watchdog's market study into airline competition.
Stock market today: Oil prices jump again on worries about the Middle East as Wall Street fades

Stock market today: Oil prices jump again on worries about the Middle East as Wall Street fades

NEW YORK (AP) — Crude prices jumped on worries about worsening tensions in the Middle East, while U.S. stocks pulled back further from their records. The S&P 500 edged down by 0.2% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.
Competition Bureau gets court order for probe into Canadian Real Estate Association

Competition Bureau gets court order for probe into Canadian Real Estate Association

The Competition Bureau says it has obtained a court order as part of an investigation into potential anti-competitive conduct by the Canadian Real Estate Association.
Mark Carney to release book 'The Hinge', a look at Canada's 'path forward'

Mark Carney to release book 'The Hinge', a look at Canada's 'path forward'

TORONTO — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is publishing his prescription for "a path forward" as Canada faces an "increasingly divided and dangerous" world.
Federal fisheries officers refusing duties because of violence on the water in N.S.

Federal fisheries officers refusing duties because of violence on the water in N.S.

HALIFAX — Federal fisheries officers in Nova Scotia say they're refusing some enforcement duties because of threats to their safety, as they await Ottawa's response to their complaints.
Bank of Canada seeking second external deputy governor

Bank of Canada seeking second external deputy governor

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is seeking to fill a new, additional external deputy governor position, after creating the role last year.
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