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CAE's defence business takes $700M hit as fixed-price contracts drag down earnings

CAE's defence business takes $700M hit as fixed-price contracts drag down earnings

MONTREAL — CAE Inc. expects to report a half-billion-dollar loss for its fourth quarter after massive one-time charges linked to its beleaguered defence business.
Mortgage lending among top risks facing financial system: OSFI

Mortgage lending among top risks facing financial system: OSFI

OTTAWA — Canada's banking regulator says real estate secured lending and mortgages are among the top risks facing the country's financial system as higher interest rates put pressure on borrowers.
‘Geopolitical tensions’ mean more business for Héroux-Devtek, as defence needs rise

‘Geopolitical tensions’ mean more business for Héroux-Devtek, as defence needs rise

MONTREAL — Global strife has boosted demand for Héroux-Devtek Inc. wares, with the continued rebound in commercial travel adding to its record sales last quarter, said CEO Martin Brassard. "The aerospace industry outlook remains very strong.
Imperial starts production at new oilsands project using lower-emissions technology

Imperial starts production at new oilsands project using lower-emissions technology

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. says it has started production at its new Grand Rapids oilsands project located at its Cold Lake operating site. The Calgary-based company, which is majority owned by U.S.
Barbie will make dolls to honor Venus Williams and other star athletes

Barbie will make dolls to honor Venus Williams and other star athletes

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Barbie dolls will honor tennis champion Venus Williams and eight other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel on Wednesday.
Technology and business consulting company CGI names François Boulanger as next CEO

Technology and business consulting company CGI names François Boulanger as next CEO

MONTREAL — CGI Inc. says François Boulanger will be promoted to the role of president and chief executive, effective Oct. 1.
Banks to report second-quarter results as credit concerns persist

Banks to report second-quarter results as credit concerns persist

TORONTO — While there’s still room for surprises, Canadian banks are set to report results after a second quarter that was notable for its economic steadiness. The quarter marked a sharp contrast from a year earlier, when bank failures in the U.S.
Israel's block of AP transmission shows how ambiguity in law could restrict war coverage

Israel's block of AP transmission shows how ambiguity in law could restrict war coverage

NEW YORK (AP) — Israel's shutdown and seizure of an Associated Press video camera that provided a live glimpse into Gaza alarmed many journalists, who worried Tuesday about wider implications for coverage of a war largely fought out of the world's si
Boeing's $240M investment in Quebec lands on drones, greener planes

Boeing's $240M investment in Quebec lands on drones, greener planes

MONTREAL — Boeing Co. has pledged $240 million toward a Montreal-area aerospace cluster, anchoring a provincial plan that aims to make Quebec a global launchpad for development of drones and greener aircraft.
WestJet delays integration of Sunwing to 2025

WestJet delays integration of Sunwing to 2025

MONTREAL — WestJet has postponed its planned integration of Sunwing Airlines, a move that represents a setback for the Calgary-based company after acquiring the leisure carrier last year.