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Business S&P/TSX composite ekes out new record closing high, U.S. markets also set new records Competition Bureau recommends open banking to bolster financial sector competition Rogers to deploy 5G cameras, sensors to manage traffic at five Toronto intersections Pathways Alliance to file for regulator approval on carbon capture project Transat CEO lost out on half-million-dollar bonus due to federal loans Justice Department sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market BoC expects quantitative tightening to end in 2025, deputy governor says Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 an hour on April 1 More Business RBC to close 25 HSBC locations, convert others once takeover closes next week WSP Global acquires firm specialized in Indigenous and stakeholder engagement Businesses worried about ESG fraud as stakeholder pressure mounts: KPMG poll Deadlines, credits and life changes: the biggest tax pitfalls experts say to avoid David Olive: Public pension plans are being urged to invest more in Canada. Why this is a bad idea Alimentation Couche-Tard seeing low-income customers cut back on store visits: CEO More Canadians have poor mental health. The economy is partly to blame, survey says China-based Canadian man accused of selling trade secrets of electric vehicle company Personal Finance Whether you have few assets or a lot, pre-nups can help prevent messy divorces Don't want to end up in a nursing or retirement home? Some seniors are finding creative solutions — on their terms This young couple wants a dog and a home. Their thrifty spending habits can help them get both Innovation ‘Make sure nobody is left behind.’ How rethinking transit is critical for a fair and equitable society Improving the odds for fandom Tech Update: Cleantech entrepreneurs navigate new rules for Alberta’s renewable-energy sector Technology Nvidia looks to extend AI dominance with new Blackwell chips Payment tech firm Nuvei forms special committee to evaluate proposals, shares soar SpaceX Starship nearsorbit, but islost before return to earth Real Estate Ontario putting up more cash for roads, pipes to help get more housing built As Toronto becomes increasingly unaffordable, these families found a way to stay — can others? Cottage country prices set to rise again as boomers look to swap family homes for country retirement living Sponsored Content How an interest rate freeze and potential reductions on the horizon may affect home buyers IG Wealth Management Study: Most Canadians 35+ are saving for retirement, but many don’t have a plan Decoding the biggest myths about life insurance Navigating your finances in 2024: A new low interest rate credit card option Three simple ways Gen-Z and Millennials can start investing and saving (yes, even in this economy) Condo Insider The future of condo amenities is being built right now How the pandemic, and policy, have changed the condo launch Five notable condo launches coming to the GTA A guide for first-time condo buyers Buy & Sell Smart Championing a new approach to real estate that prioritizes value, integrity and fairness above commission fees New Era Real Estate is designed with the seller in mind When it comes to buying and selling homes, New Era Real Estate has your back New Era Real Estate’s buyer incentive will keep even more money in your pocket New Era Real Estate is levelling the playing field New Era Real Estate offers a flat fee without sacrificing full service