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In the North, some mines risk leaking acid if the permafrost melts, while across Canada heavier rainfall will add strain to tailings dams and a lack of it could throw operations.

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc.'s first-ever chief climate officer is departing her role at the end of November, but Martha Hall Findlay says she feels "far more optimistic" than she once did that Canada's oil and gas sector can be part of the climate change solution

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is starting a review of personal and business taxes with the aim of becoming more competitive with other provinces.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,674.40, down 123.78 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up five cents, or 0.1 per cent, to $51.35 on 11.1 million shares.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ended down more than 100 points on Canadian inflation data that was higher than investors had hoped, while U.S. markets were also down. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 123.78 points at 18,674.40.

The Commissioner of Competition is accusing Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. of conducting a "fishing expedition" with the serving of subpoenas to Telus Corp.

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is increasing how much it costs suppliers to get products on its grocery and drugstore shelves. In a letter to suppliers on Oct.

Canadians are continuing to feel the pinch at the grocery store as food prices continue to soar at the fastest rate in four decades, and one economist says there likely won't be any meaningful relief until early next year.

MONTREAL — This year's important harvest has farmers hopeful it will make up for last year's poor crop yield, yet supply chain stalls could put a further wrench in agriculture profits.

Shipping container prices continue to fall, but persistent port congestion and labour shortages could bring the decline to a halt, experts say.