The Canadian PressStatistics Canada says the number of people receiving regular Employment Insurance benefits in October edged down 0.5% to 809,600.That was still 61.8%, or 309,300 more than drew benefits in October 2008.Over the year, the number of people drawing benefits rose in every province and territory.The largest increases were in Ontario, with 122,200 more […]
The Canadian PressTwo major financial institutions accused of misdealings in the asset-backed commercial paper market will have to dole out $28 million in fines and costs, in a settlement reached with the Ontario Securities Commission on Monday.CIBC World Markets (TSX:CM) will pay a fine of $21.7 million, plus $300,000 for the cost of the investigation, […]
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Province’s Court of Appeal to hear case
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