News of the day: Economy flatlines, overreliant on bank dividends, high fuel costs, AltaGas’s record quarter, top employee becomes competition and more

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Many investors may find that financial stocks represent a much larger portion of their registered retirement income fund than they originally intended. Photo by Getty ImagesThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Many Canadians built successful retirement portfolios around the major banks because they have historically provided dependable dividends, strong balance sheets and attractive long-term returns. After years of strong performance, however, many investors now find that financial stocks represent a much larger portion of their RRIF than they originally intended.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again WestJet Group said higher jet fuel prices add cost without additional ticket sales, while other costs such as aircraft, crew, airport and navigation remain. Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesRising fuel costs are affecting two of Canada’s largest airlines as price volatility remains due to the United States war against Iran. AltaGas Ltd. employees. Photo by AltaGas Ltd.Calgary-based pipeliner AltaGas Ltd. reported record third-quarter earnings Thursday on the strength of its liquefied petroleum gas exports to Asia. But a strike at a neighbouring terminal in Prince Rupert, B.C., and a labour board ruling this week are now expected to slow shipments through the company’s most important export gateway. When a key employee resigns, the company should know what information must be returned, what access must be terminated and what obligations continue. Photo by Sesame/Getty ImagesThis is an employment-law problem businesses often recognize too late. Their most valuable employees become their most costly departures and the contracts intended to protect the business prove inadequate precisely when they matter most, writes Howard Levitt.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.