National Business

BEIJING (AP) — China’s economic growth fell to its second-lowest level in at least four decades last year under pressure from anti-virus controls and a real estate slump, but activity is reviving after restrictions that kept millions of people at hom

YELLOWKNIFE — Mining companies with projects in the North say more federal support is needed following the release of Canada's new critical minerals strategy, while some environmental advocates are wary of the potential impacts.

TORONTO — The Ontario Public Service Employees' Union has filed a lawsuit against three former executives, alleging financial improprieties.

VANCOUVER — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says it expects copper and gold production for 2022 to be down from 2021, at 4.9 per cent and 8.3 per cent respectively, while it expects nickel production to be 29.4 per cent higher.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,390.33, up 30.23): Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS). Financials. Up 39 cents, or 0.56 per cent, to $69.58 on 10.2 million shares.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index saw a small uptick Monday as broad-based gains helped keep it in the green on a slow trading day. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 30.23 points at 20,390.33. With U.S.

OTTAWA — With high inflation and rising interest rates taking a bite out of paycheques, the Bank of Canada says businesses expect sales to slow as consumers pull back on spending.

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada has appointed Nicolas Vincent, an economics professor at HEC Montreal, as a non-executive deputy governor for a two-year term.

The Canadian Real Estate Association expects home sales to edge down less than one per cent and prices to fall almost six per cent from 2022, which ended with the market in a sluggish state as sellers and buyers sat on the sidelines.

TORONTO — Michele Romanow is stepping down from her chief executive role at Clearco as the e-commerce investing business she co-founded lays off staff.