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International women’s rights advocates are calling on Canada to apply existing laws to hold tech giants like Pornhub to account in stopping the violence and exploitation of women.
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International women’s rights advocates call on Canada to hold Pornhub to account

The U.S. Transportation Department on Tuesday said it was seeking a US$25.5 million fine from Air Canada over the carrier’s failure to provide timely refunds to thousands of consumers who requested them for flights to or from the United States.
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U.S. seeks US.5 million fine from Air Canada over delayed refunds

Air Canada is vowing to fight a U.S. Department of Transportation move to seek a US$25.5-million penalty for “failing to provide consumers prompt refunds” after cancelling their flights amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Air Canada vows to fight US-million penalty from U.S. over unpaid refunds

The British government fended off calls Tuesday to provide more financial support to businesses and workers suffering from its decision to delay lifting coronavirus restrictions in England until July 19.
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U.K. fends off demands to give workers more virus support help

Home sales across the country are starting to fall back from highs seen earlier in the year, but the Canadian Real Estate Association still expects the number of transactions during 2021 to set a new record.
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May home sales fell 7.4 per cent, but on pace for record level this year: CREA

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, an opportunity to share resources and services that can help increase seniors’ safety and well-being, writes CTV News’ Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid.
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Pattie Lovett-Reid: How to recognize and address elder financial abuse

A French court ordered home furnishings giant Ikea to pay some 1.1 million euros in fines and damages Tuesday over a campaign to spy on union representatives, employees and some unhappy customers in France.
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Ikea fined 1.1 million euros over spying campaign in France

The owner of a Vancouver pot shop has been ordered to pay $40,000 to Subway for having copied its branding and logo.
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Owner of Budway pot shop in Vancouver ordered to pay K after copying Subway’s branding

The value of crude oil exports from Canada has increased over 15-fold in the last 30 years, according to a report from Statistics Canada and the Canada Energy Regulator.
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Canada’s crude oil exports have increased 15-fold in 30 years: report

Business leaders are calling on Ottawa to immediately lay out a comprehensive plan to reopen the economy and international borders along with a vaccine certification process.
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Canadian business leaders demand plan to reopen borders, economy now