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Ontario reports 1873 new COVID-19 cases, 17 more deaths and record number of tests processed – CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
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Ontario is reporting more than 1,800 new cases of COVID-19 and a record-high number of tests processed in the last 24 hours.
On Saturday, the province logged 1,873 new cases of the virus and 17 more deaths.
The province reported 1,848 new infections on Friday and a record 1,983 on Thursday.
Provincial health officials processed 65,260 tests in the last 24-hour period, breaking Friday’s record of 63,051 tests.
Most cases continue to be in the Greater Toronto Area.
“Locally, there are 522 new cases in Toronto, 436 in Peel, 185 in York Region and 109 in Hamilton. There are 1,918 more resolved cases,” Health Minister Christine Elliott tweeted.
On Friday, the provincial government announced York Region and Windsor-Essex are going into the grey “lockdown” level of the province’s COVID-19 response framework on Monday to curb the spread of the virus.
Toronto and Peel Region entered a lockdown on Nov. 23 for at least 28 days.
More to come.
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China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles – The Associated Press
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CEO succession plans loom at TD as it takes financial hit in money laundering probe
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Toronto — Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) has allocated a staggering US$3 billion to settle ongoing criminal and civil investigations in the United States over alleged shortcomings in its anti-money laundering (AML) controls. This move has intensified speculation around the future leadership of the bank, as current CEO Bharat Masrani’s succession plan gains urgency.
National Bank Financial analyst Gabriel Dechaine noted that the bank’s U.S. regulatory challenges have accelerated the need for a clear succession plan. “Succession questions have become even more intense because of the bank’s U.S. regulatory issues,” Dechaine commented, pointing out that under typical circumstances, Masrani’s replacement process would already be in progress. Masrani, who has led the bank for a decade, is 67 years old, making the timing of a transition a critical focus.
TD’s latest financial provision includes setting aside US$2.6 billion in anticipation of fines related to the AML probe, adding to the US$450 million reserved in April. This significant financial hit has raised concerns about the bank’s leadership stability, especially as several top executives, once considered potential successors to Masrani, have departed.
Among those who left are Michael Rhodes, former head of TD’s personal banking business, and Teri Currie, his predecessor, both of whom were seen as strong candidates for the CEO position. Other notable exits include Katy Boshart, now the CEO of Manulife Bank, and Tim Hockey, who left TD Ameritrade in early 2020.
Riaz Ahmed, currently CEO of TD Securities and head of wholesale banking, remains a potential internal candidate for the CEO role. However, at 61, some analysts consider him a less likely choice compared to younger executives like Leo Salom, who currently leads TD’s U.S. retail operations. Salom’s role is considered pivotal, making a leadership transition potentially disruptive to the stability of the U.S. division.
Dechaine suggested that while the regulatory fine provision might “clear the deck” for CEO succession, it also opens the door for the possibility of an external candidate taking the helm. Despite the uncertainty, there is some optimism that the global settlement of the AML issues could trigger a “relief rally” among investors, who have been waiting for a resolution to the investigations that have weighed on TD’s performance for over a year.
However, TD faces additional challenges. The bank’s recent decision to sell shares in Charles Schwab Corp. to strengthen its capital position will impact earnings and reduce TD’s ownership in Schwab. Moreover, Dechaine warned of potential non-financial penalties, including the possibility of an asset cap on TD’s U.S. operations. Such restrictions could limit the bank’s growth, leading to sub-par earnings compared to its peers and a potential decline in its valuation.
In response to the ongoing scrutiny, Masrani emphasized TD’s commitment to addressing the deficiencies in its U.S. AML program. “We recognize the seriousness of our U.S. AML program deficiencies and the work required to meet our obligations and responsibilities is of paramount importance to me, our senior leaders, and our boards,” he stated.
As TD navigates these turbulent waters, the focus on leadership succession will only intensify, with both internal and external candidates likely being considered for the top job. How TD manages this transition, alongside resolving its regulatory challenges, will be crucial in determining its future direction and stability.
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Canada moves to end rail shutdown quickly; CN, CPKC prepare to resume services
OTTAWA, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Workers at Canadian National Railway (CNR.TO), opens new tab will begin returning to work on Friday, the Teamsters union said, hours after the Canadian government moved to end an unprecedented rail stoppage.
The union said the work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP.TO), opens new tab would continue pending an order from the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). The union and company officials are scheduled to meet with the board on Friday morning.
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Canada’s top two railroads, Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City had locked out more than 9,000 unionized workers earlier on Thursday, triggering a simultaneous rail stoppage that business groups said could inflict hundreds of millions of dollars in economic damage.
The Canadian government on Thursday announced that it would ask the country’s industrial relations board to issue a back-to-work order that should come soon.
The CIRB, which is independent, will now consult the companies and unions before issuing an order.
CN had said it would end its lockout on Thursday at 6 p.m. ET (2200 GMT). CPKC said it was preparing to restart operations in Canada and further details on timing would be provided once it received the CIRB’s order.
“I assume that the trains will be running within days,” Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon told reporters.
As well as requesting a back-to-work order, MacKinnon asked the board to start a process of binding arbitration between the Teamsters union and the companies, and extend the terms of the current labor agreements until new agreements have been signed.
The sides blamed each other for the stoppage after multiple rounds of talks failed to yield a deal.
In a new statement during the early hours on Friday, the Teamsters union posted on X, opens new tab that it had taken down picket lines at CN.
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