Interfor Says It'S Shipping More Lumber From Canada After China Tariffs On U.S.

The race to future-proof the economy: Navdeep Bains on the state of innovation in Canada: James McLeod
The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister gives the Financial Post an early look at Ottawa’s report card on innovation that will be released next week

How Gerald Cotten built Quadriga — and created the ensuing crypto storm: Geoff Zochodne
Despite his reputation for honesty and transparency, locking millions away with no access 'is another stain on the industry as a whole'

Overheating housing market was ‘terrifying.’ Why Royal LePage’s CEO is OK with the mortgage stress test: Larysa Harapyn
Phil Soper has a bit of contrarian view for a realtor

RBC faces investigation by privacy commissioner over Facebook access: Bloomberg News
A Facebook spokesman said Royal Bank had the power to read, write and delete private messages by Facebook members, The Tyee reported on Jan. 30

Interfor says it's shipping more lumber from Canada after China tariffs on U.S.: The Canadian Press
Interfor Corp. says the company has markedly increased lumber shipments from Canada to China

Facing a wave of opposition, Amazon reconsiders New York headquarters site, two officials say: Washington Post
Once hailed as an economic triumph, the project in Queens now faces withering criticism from some politicians and advocacy groups

The subtle sound of debt: Mastercard joins the race for consumers’ ears — with a little help from Linkin Park: Jake Edmiston
Mastercard consulted musicologists and as many as 45 recording artists — 'not a cheap affair'

With Canadian tech firms starving for talent, should Quebec be subsidizing Ubisoft’s labour costs?: Kevin Carmichael
Kevin Carmichael: The foreign company hailed as a Quebec success story might now be hurting the tech scene it helped create

Scotiabank sells El Salvador businesses, further shrinking its international footprint: Geoff Zochodne
Withdrawal from El Salvador follows nine Caribbean countries and Dominican Republic

Sears to live on — for now — as Lampert’s $5.2-billion bid wins approval from bankruptcy court: Bloomberg News
The judge took the unusual step of defending Lampert, who he said had the chance to take action that would be of "great meaning"

Canada unexpectedly gains almost 67,000 jobs as private-sector hiring hits record: Bloomberg News
A sign of strength in an economy facing several other headwinds

Canada gains 66,800 jobs, blowing away forecasts: The Canadian Press
But jobless rate climbs to 5.8% from 5.6%

Jeff Bezos may now face an even bigger battle: Convincing investors extortion and embarrassing photos won’t distract him: Bloomberg News
The world's wealthiest man stunned the industry last night when he accused the National Enquirer of trying to blackmail him

Tips are taxable income, even when they come from gambling winnings: Jamie Golombek
Jamie Golombek: A slot attendant omitted tips from his taxable income, theorizing that because gambling winnings are tax-free, his tips should be, too. Not so fast, judge said

Young B.C. couple who are landlords while renting themselves risk wrecking their retirement: Andrew Allentuck
Couple think they've made a good choice by investing heavily in real estate, but they pay out more renting than they take in on two properties

Ink barely dry on $4.5B deal for petrochemicals plant, Pembina eyes ethane opportunity: Geoffrey Morgan
Twenty-three chemical companies vie for share of Alberta's $2.1 billion royalty credit support, the 'true difference maker'

Details emerging about Gerald Cotten, the young founder of QuadrigaCX - Financial Post:
Details emerging about Gerald Cotten, the young founder of QuadrigaCX Financial Post HALIFAX — A clearer picture is emerging of the young man at the centre of the mysterious demise of one of Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchanges.Gerald... View full covera…

Canadian crude price plummets after partial shutdown of two critical pipelines - Financial Post:
Canadian crude price plummets after partial shutdown of two critical pipelines Financial Post Prices weakened as shutdowns of TransCanada's Keystone pipeline and Enbridge's Platte line dragged on and threatened a pile-up of crude in Alberta. View full coverag…

Canada’s housing market still ‘vulnerable’ even as Toronto valuations cool, says CMHC: The Canadian Press
Vulnerability remains high in Hamilton, Ont., and Vancouver

Five deeply ingrained misconceptions about the market: Tom Bradley
Tom Bradley: Investors need to cut through the industry lore