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Shares in Calgary-based Leucrotta Exploration Inc. were up more than 50 per cent midday Monday on news Vermilion Energy Inc. will acquire the junior energy company in a $477 million deal.
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Vermilion Energy buying Leucrotta Exploration for 7 million

Canada’s main stock index was down in late-morning trading as the energy sector moved lower amid a drop in oil prices, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.
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S&P/TSX composite down as drop in oil weighs on energy sector, U.S. stocks mixed

Canadians of all political stripes and from all regions support greater protection for the country’s forests but are concerned about what that could mean for the economy, according to a new survey.
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Canadians want forest protections but are concerned about jobs: survey

Ukraine’s president called Saturday on energy-rich nations to increase their production of oil and natural gas to counteract the loss of Russian supplies amid sanctions over Moscow’s war on his country.
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Ukraine asks Qatar, others to boost energy exports amid war

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday there was no reason to accept a demand from Russia to pay up in rubles for Russian gas.
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France’s Macron: No reason to accept Russia demands for gas payments in rubles

Executives at Ontario Power Generation made up the top four highest-paid public employees in the province in 2021.
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Ontario Power Generation executives top province’s ‘sunshine list’

In the wake of allegations against Unifor former national president Jerry Dias, experts say companies should make sure their ethics policies are being clearly communicated to employees.
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Jerry Dias case highlights need for code of ethics in workplaces: experts

Since the last tax season, the CRA has implemented a few changes to its My Account web service. CTVNews.ca explains what you need to know about accessing your online account and filing your taxes for the 2021 year.
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What you need to know about accessing your online CRA account this year

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is adding to inflationary pressures around the world and in Canada, a senior Bank of Canada official said Friday.
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Bank of Canada deputy governor says near-term inflation higher amid Ukraine war

Spain’s government and the country’s main trucking federations reached an agreement Friday on financial help for an industry hurt by high gas prices, but self-employed truckers said they would continue a 12-day strike.
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Spain’s truckers get gas price cut but some keep striking