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Carmakers Ford and GM launch programs to extend use of American EV lease credit

A Ford logo is seen on an electric vehicle charging cable during a press event at the Ford Halewood transmissions plant in Liverpool, Britain, December 1, 2022.

Programs aim to soften impact of expiring tax credit. Dealers predict EV sales will plummet without subsidy.

Electronic Arts acquisition by private equity sparks more uncertainty for Canadian gaming industry

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Electronic Arts $55 billion dollar acquisition could mark the biggest buyout attempt in history — leading to more uncertainty for employees in Canada’s gaming industry.

Imperial Oil to cut 900 jobs, will mostly leave Calgary

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In a release Monday afternoon, the company announces workforce cuts to come by the end of 2027.

YouTube becomes latest big tech company to settle lawsuit with Trump

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Google’s YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million US to settle a lawsuit by U.S. President Donald Trump over his 2021 account suspension following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Pay more for reclining seats? WestJet calls it consumer choice. Critics call it a cash grab

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If you want to recline your seat and catch a little shut-eye on your next WestJet flight, you may have to pay more for the privilege.

Shopify merchants will soon be able to sell products through ChatGPT

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Shopify merchants will soon be able to sell their products through ChatGPT, as the Canadian e-commerce software company says it has struck a partnership with U.S. tech giant OpenAI to make the sales possible.

Jobs minister urges Canada Post to send new offer to striking union

Canada Post workers are pictured on strike at the Canada Post processing centre in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu urged Canada Post on Monday to quickly table a new offer to the union of striking postal workers.

WestJet says some passengers’ personal info stolen in June security breach

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WestJet says some passengers’ personal information was obtained in a cyberattack in June, however it believes the breach did not involve “sensitive” data in most cases.

Video game giant Electronic Arts to be taken private in historic $55B buyout deal

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Electronic Arts, maker of video games like Madden NFL, Battlefield and The Sims, is being acquired for $55 billion US, the biggest leveraged buyout attempt in history.

Ottawa pledges $400M in financial aid for Algoma Steel as tariffs pummel sector

A worker is shown in a blue outfit and blue hardhat walking along a pathway with yellow railings in a factory. The word "ALGOMA" is visible on a large blue machine in the background.

The federal government announced a $400-million financial support for Algoma Steel under its large enterprise tariff relief scheme, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said on Monday.