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Last update: 4 hours agoLawful Access Backlash: NordVPN says it may leave Canada over the federal lawful access bill, joining Signal’s warning that it would rather withdraw than compromise privacy—both amid pressure from Apple and Meta and growing pushback from civil liberties groups. Markets: Bank of America’s Michael Hartnett says crowded equity positioning sets up “profit taking” in early June as inflation risks linger. Banking Reform: OSFI is set to launch a bank-licence pilot to cut red tape for fintechs and credit unions—an attempt to make Canada’s financial system less “hard mode.” Corporate Restructuring: Starbucks plans to lay off 300 corporate staff and close some U.S. offices as it keeps simplifying operations. Energy & LNG: LNG Canada’s Phase 2 expansion edges toward a possible 2026 final investment decision, while Commonwealth LNG in the U.S. just reached full construction after its FID. Consumer Safety: Health Canada recalls 43,963 Zwilling electric kettles over handle failure and burn risk.
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