National Business

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau issued a call-out Monday, seeking information from grocery retailers and those in the real estate business about restrictive real estate clauses in the Canadian grocery industry.

Metro is expanding its Moi Rewards program into Ontario later this week after rolling it out in Quebec and New Brunswick last year.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Artificial intelligence's recent rise to the forefront of business has left most office workers wondering how often they should use the technology and whether a computer will eventually replace them.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Tuesday that it would provide up to $325 million to Hemlock Semiconductor for a new factory, a move that could help give Democrats a political edge in the swing state of Michigan ahead of election day.

TORONTO — The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards have crowned Beaufille and Spencer Badu this year’s top fashion designers.

TORONTO — As Taylor Swift prepares to close out her Eras Tour era in Canada, fans desperate to see the pop star perform live are vulnerable to scams.

MONTREAL — A new report says rising costs will likely remain a key concern for businesses. The study by the Business Development Bank of Canada said 75 per cent of businesses say rising costs have affected their business.

TORONTO — Ontario's energy minister says he will introduce legislation to make it easier for new homes and businesses to connect to the electricity grid.

ZURICH (AP) — Canadian national team captain Jessie Fleming, former U.S.

CALGARY — Nearly six months after its opening, the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is boosting Canada's energy sector as promised — but questions still linger about who will pay for the project's massive cost overruns.