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Most actively traded companies on the TSX

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (17,484.77, up 69.60 points.) Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Down 57 cents, or 31.84 per cent, to $1.22 on 60.
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Putin fast-tracks effort to extend his rule in Russia

Putin fast-tracks effort to extend his rule in Russia

MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin on Thursday fast-tracked work on constitutional changes that could keep him in power well past the end of his term in 2024 while lawmakers quickly sealed his choice for new prime minister.
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Cannabis edibles to go on sale digitally this morning via Ontario's online store

Cannabis edibles to go on sale digitally this morning via Ontario's online store

TORONTO — Ontario cannabis shoppers scooped up thousands of edibles and vape products within an hour of them going on sale for the first time on the Ontario Cannabis Store's website.
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CSA issues guidance on when crypto trades may be outside securities laws

MONTREAL — Securities regulators in Canada have issued clarification around when a cryptocurrency trade may fall outside of securities laws as part of an evolving understanding of how rules apply to the relatively new asset class.
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Magna scaling back Lyft partnership as fully self-driving systems look further off

Magna scaling back Lyft partnership as fully self-driving systems look further off

TORONTO — Magna International Inc. is scaling back its partnership with Lyft Inc. to co-develop self-driving technology as it focuses research and development spending on more near-term prospects. It was only about two years ago that the Aurora, Ont.
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Cargo volumes fall as water levels rise on the St. Lawrence Seaway

Cargo volumes fall as water levels rise on the St. Lawrence Seaway

CORNWALL, Ont. — The St. Lawrence Seaway saw cargo numbers fall sharply last year, as trade tensions and record water levels teamed up with harsh weather to hurt traffic. The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp.
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Sorting accumulated investment clutter key to worry-free retirement plan

Sorting accumulated investment clutter key to worry-free retirement plan

CALGARY — A long life of assorted jobs, good times, hard times, moves and mistakes can result in an investment portfolio that looks like a jumbled basement storage closet.
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Retailer Canadian Tire names Gregory Craig as new chief financial officer

Retailer Canadian Tire names Gregory Craig as new chief financial officer

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. is promoting Gregory Craig to the job of chief financial officer, replacing Dean McCann, who is retiring.
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Germany agrees timeline, compensation for coal phase-out

Germany agrees timeline, compensation for coal phase-out

BERLIN — Germany will pay utility companies billions of euros to speed up the shutdown of their coal-fired power plants as part of the country's efforts to fight climate change, the government said Thursday.
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US says its pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai sponsored by UAE

US says its pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai sponsored by UAE

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States said its participation at this year's World's Fair in Dubai is being made possible by “the generosity of the Emirati government.” The U.S.
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