A novelist was accused of using AI. Why the literary world is still grappling with guardrails

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The recent cancelling of a horror novelist’s book demonstrates the conundrum that literary professionals face as they comb through every pitch, query letter and manuscript lobbed their way: how do you separate the proverbial wheat from the AI-generated chaff, and what happens if you get it wrong?

In a new CUSMA, should Canada offer the U.S. stronger energy rights?

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With the future of free trade between Canada and the United States unclear at best, a look to the past could provide hints at where critical exports of energy fit into a deal in the future.

Canada’s economy adds 14,000 jobs in March after February’s whopping losses

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Canada’s economy added 14,000 jobs in March, Statistics Canada said on Friday, with the unemployment rate unchanged at 6.7 per cent.

Air Canada is testing a new program to resolve customer complaints. Will it work?

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Amid a backlog of complaints in the Canadian Transport Agency’s complaints system, Air Canada is piloting a new program that will outsource complaints to a third-party arbitrator. Experts say it’s good Air Canada is trying to find a solution, but oversight will be needed to make sure the new system doesn’t favour companies over consumers.

Oil and fuel prices to remain high throughout the year: Deloitte report

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The ongoing war between Iran and the U.S. is expected to keep oil prices high for the remainder of the year, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices too.

LG Energy Solution flags 1st quarter operating loss on weak EV demand

LGES, which supplies Tesla, General ​Motors and Hyundai Motor among others, has been grappling with weaker EV battery demand, with one of its ​major customers, GM, idling a Detroit EV plant until ⁠April .

WestJet introducing temporary fuel surcharge on companion voucher bookings

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WestJet’s new temporary fuel surcharge of $60 on all companion voucher bookings takes effect Wednesday, April 8.

How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada

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The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.

Hyundai recalls some Canadian vehicles due to seatbelt issue

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In some cars, a wiring issue with the seatbelt may cause the seatbelt indicator to say the belt in the third-row driver’s side seat is buckled, even when it’s not. Hyundai says it will notify affected drivers in writing, though drivers can also check if they are impacted by the recall online.

The energy crisis is getting worse. How protected is Canada?

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The pain at the pumps and the expected rise in inflation is a financial challenge for many as the cost of living continues to climb, but overall, the country is not nearly as exposed to the impacts of the energy crisis as many other countries.