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Businesses want outstanding 'green' investment tax credits fast-tracked: KPMG poll

Businesses want outstanding 'green' investment tax credits fast-tracked: KPMG poll

TORONTO — A survey by KPMG in Canada says business leaders want Ottawa to fast-track all outstanding "green" or "clean" economy business investment tax credits.
Tax return software makes filing easy, but knowing when to hire a professional is key

Tax return software makes filing easy, but knowing when to hire a professional is key

TORONTO — Imagine sitting down with a messy pile of T-slips and old receipts to file your tax return one line at a time. It sounds daunting — and a reason why even people with straightforward returns may choose to hire an accountant.
National home sales in February up nearly 20% compared with year ago

National home sales in February up nearly 20% compared with year ago

The Canadian Real Estate Association says February home sales jumped 19.7 per cent compared with a year ago in what could mark the "last relatively uneventful month of the year.
UN agency says 'famine is imminent' in northern Gaza, which Israel has largely isolated for months

UN agency says 'famine is imminent' in northern Gaza, which Israel has largely isolated for months

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.N. food agency says “famine is imminent” in northern Gaza, where an estimated 70% of the population faces catastrophic hunger.
Economists expect inflation rate ticked up above 3% last month amid higher gas prices

Economists expect inflation rate ticked up above 3% last month amid higher gas prices

OTTAWA — Economists say inflation likely flared up again in February amid higher gasoline prices, reinforcing the expectation that the journey back to two per cent inflation will be a bumpy one.
Stock market today: Asian stocks gain ahead of US and Japan rate decisions

Stock market today: Asian stocks gain ahead of US and Japan rate decisions

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks advanced Monday ahead of policy decisions this week by Japan’s central bank and the Federal Reserve. Oil prices and U.S. futures rose.
Unplanned shutdown of Imperial pipeline affects delivery of fuel to Winnipeg

Unplanned shutdown of Imperial pipeline affects delivery of fuel to Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says it's taking measures to mitigate potential impact to the province's economy after Imperial Oil Ltd.
Airbus workers at Mirabel reject latest company offer, give union strike mandate

Airbus workers at Mirabel reject latest company offer, give union strike mandate

LAVAL, Que. — A union representing Airbus Canada workers at a plant in Mirabel, Que., where the company assembles A220 jets, says employees have overwhelmingly rejected the firm's latest offer.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week:

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week:

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Home sales The Canadian Real Estate Association is expected to release February home sales figures on Monday. CREA's figures for January showed sales were up 3.
European Union announces $8 billion package of aid for Egypt

European Union announces $8 billion package of aid for Egypt

CAIRO (AP) — The European Union on Sunday announced a $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt amid concerns that economic pressure and conflicts and chaos in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores.
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