National Business

TORONTO — Stock and bond markets have a bumpy year ahead of them but will end 2024 on a positive note as they navigate the last mile of inflation and tightened monetary policy, a new report from Edward Jones says.

REGINA — The board that oversees Regina's exhibition grounds has fired its president and CEO after he led the organization through a slew of problems. The Regina Exhibition Association Ltd.

TORONTO — Burger King's parent company has signed a US$1 billion deal to buy the brand's largest U.S. franchisee. Restaurant Brands International Inc. announced Tuesday that it will purchase Carrols Restaurant Group Inc.

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. says it produced 4.05 million ounces of gold in 2023 based on its preliminary figures.

CALGARY — Alberta oil production hit an all-time record in November, as oilsands companies ramped up output to prepare for the imminent completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in December rose 18 per cent compared with November, helped higher by an increase in multi-unit urban starts in Vancouver and Montreal.

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OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 3.4 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 3.4 per cent (2.1) — Prince Edward Island: 2.6 per cent (0.

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 3.4 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says.

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. says its copper production for 2023 fell short of its guidance for the year, while its zinc production also came in slightly below its expectations.