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Pregnancy is often an exciting and anxious time for parents-to-be. And while painting the nursery and choosing a stroller are typically on the agenda, experts say preparing financially for a maternity leave can help reduce stress later on as well.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California's budget deficit is at least $45 billion, a shortfall so large it prompted Gov.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration plans to impose major new tariffs on electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar equipment and medical supplies imported from China, according to a U.S. official and another person familiar with the plan.

The union representing WestJet Encore pilots says its members rejected the tentative deal reached last month, with just over half voting the agreement down.

TORONTO — Constellation Software Inc. says it earned US$74 million in its latest quarter, up from a loss of US$83 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based company says its revenue for the first quarter ended March 31 was US$2.4 billion.

The federal government has asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board to review whether a strike by rail workers would jeopardize Canadians' health and safety, adding a new element of uncertainty in the lead-up to potential job action.

VICTORIA — British Columbia has prohibited mining activities on new jade tenures in the northwest, while setting a five-year wind-down period for existing operators.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,308.93, down 66.90 points): Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE). Energy. Down 41 cents, or 7.99 per cent, to $4.72 on 16.5 million shares.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged lower Friday after closing at a record high the day before as markets reacted to a much stronger-than-expected jobs report, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 66.

CALGARY — Exploring a potential purchase of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline is not a major priority right now for Pembina Pipeline Corp., the Calgary-based company said.