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UK Pension Funds Eye Stake in Brookfield's Center Parcs

Major UK public pension funds, including Greater Manchester, are negotiating to buy a significant stake in holiday park operator Center Parcs, owned by Canada's Brookfield. The deal values the chain at £4.5 billion.

EU Condemns U.S. Travel Bans in Digital Sovereignty Clash

The EU threatens swift action after the U.S. barred five Europeans, including ex-commissioner Thierry Breton, over alleged censorship pressure on tech firms. Read the latest on the transatlantic digital policy rift.

BP sells majority stake in Castrol for US$6 billion

BP Plc agrees to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants division to Stonepeak Partners for US$6 billion. The deal marks a key step in the energy giant's strategy to reduce debt and reset its business after a turbulent year.

EU Warns of Action After US Bars 5 Europeans

The European Union threatens possible measures after the United States bars entry to five European officials accused of enabling censorship. Tensions rise over digital rights and sovereignty.

U.S. Bars Europeans for Alleged Censorship Pressure

The U.S. State Department has banned five European activists and officials, accusing them of leading campaigns to pressure American tech platforms into censoring U.S. viewpoints. Details on the policy and reactions.

Digital ID Sparks Privacy Fears Amid Global Push

As governments push for mandatory digital IDs, privacy advocates warn of a slippery slope towards totalitarian surveillance. Learn the risks and what you can do to protect your data.

Oil Could Be Next TSX Driver After Gold's 2025 Surge

National Bank strategists predict Canada's energy sector, no longer seen as a 'stranded asset,' could power the TSX next year following a federal policy shift, while gold fueled 2025's record run.

B.C. Moves to Seize 3 More Hells Angels Clubhouses

British Columbia's government is pursuing the civil forfeiture of three Hells Angels clubhouses as part of a crackdown on organized crime. Learn about the legal strategy and its implications.

Laurentian Bank sells $1.9B portfolio in strategic split

Laurentian Bank CEO Éric Provost details the strategic $1.9 billion asset sale to National Bank and Fairstone Bank, marking a significant shift for the Canadian financial institution. Learn the details and implications.

Crypto Hoarders Dump Tokens Amid Market Rout

Companies that hoarded cryptocurrency are now selling their holdings as shares tumble. The $1 trillion market crash exposes flaws in the 'digital asset treasury' model. Read more.

Canadian Dollar Stablecoin Approved for BusinessQCAD

BusinessQCAD Digital Trust receives regulatory approval to launch a Canadian dollar stablecoin, marking a significant milestone in Canada's digital currency landscape. Learn how this impacts the financial sector.

Carney's chief of staff draws rebuke for ethics comparison

PM Mark Carney's chief of staff, Marc-André Blanchard, faces Conservative criticism for comparing Carney's extensive ethics screen to that of Stephen Harper's former chief of staff. Discover the details of the conflict of interest review.

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