
Canada’s economy rebounds in third quarter with 2.6% growth
The Canadian economy topped expectations with a sharp rebound in the third quarter as a stronger trade balance helped fuel the recovery from a tariff-driven

Canada’s economy rebounds in third quarter with 2.6% growth
The Canadian economy topped expectations with a sharp rebound in the third quarter as a stronger trade balance helped fuel the recovery from a tariff-driven

Shopify lays off staff to keep team ‘fast, sharp and focused’
Shopify Inc. says it has laid off some of its staff to help streamline the e-commerce software giant. Spokesperson Ben McConaghy would not provide a

Women, visible minorities gaining ground in venture capital, private equity: study
Diversity is increasing across Canada’s venture capital and private equity landscape, a new survey suggests. Research published Wednesday by the Business Development Bank of Canada

Shopify helps feds with key piece of budget policy
Prime Minister Mark Carney told a business crowd in Montreal recently that the federal government got a bit of outside help on a major piece

October home sales down from last year, but more activity expected in 2026: CREA
The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of residential properties that changed hands in October was lower compared with a year ago as prices

Inflation cools to 2.2% in October as gas, grocery prices fall
Cheaper prices at the gas pumps and grocery store helped bring down inflation in October, Statistics Canada said Monday. The annual rate of inflation cooled

Calian Group makes changes, looks to sell non-core assets after deal with shareholder
Defence contractor Calian Group Ltd. is making changes to its board of directors and looking to sell non-core assets following a co-operation agreement with Plantro

Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate jumps to 7.4%, highest level since 2021
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate rose again in October. Since August, the region’s unemployment rate has continued to show levels unseen since 2021. The region’s jobless rate

Federal budget forecasts $78B deficit as Liberals shift spending to capital projects
This year’s federal budget contains a deficit nearly twice the size forecast by the Liberals a year ago, as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government prioritizes

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