National Business

EDMONTON — Alberta's economic development minister says she is open to extending the deadline for a looming benchmark panel report on growing the high-tech sector, but says she wants to start taking action no later than the end of spring.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Metro update Metro Inc. releases its first-quarter financial results and holds a conference call with analysts on Tuesday.

MONTREAL — Juice-maker A. Lassonde Inc. has pulled its sponsorship of the Montreal International Marathon, which had used the company's Oasis brand. The Rougemont, Que.