Feds, Ontario ante up millions to produce electric vehicles at Ford’s Oakville plant
Agreement will have a significant impact on the industry’s supply chain, Trudeau said from Ford’s connectivity and innovation centre in Kanata.
Skip to content
The Canadian Press
Backed by new foundation, Canadian Museum of Nature acquires mineral collection
Newly announced Nature Foundation is an independent charitable organization to support the museum’s collections, research and education.
Indebted Canadian businesses more ‘fragile’ than during initial COVID-19 wave, BDC economist warns
BDC survey says the top priority of business owners is getting their financial houses in order, including reducing operating costs and improving cash flow.
Liberals’ ‘supercluster’ program falling short of promised jobs, economic growth
Program aims to bring business, academic institutions and other non-profits together for research projects that could have economic benefits.
Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
A preview of the national business news that will be making headlines in the coming days.
B.C. court approves sale of struggling outdoor equipment retailer MEC to U.S. firm
Despite a struggle with sluggish sales, inventory issues and increasing online competition, the severity of the retailer’s financial woes and its decision to sell came
Infrastructure bank to invest $10B in priority areas for pandemic recovery
Bank has been criticized for the relatively few investments it has made thus far.
Economic rebound slows; Canadian economy grew 3% in July
Gains have been linked to the loosening of restrictions that forced non-essential businesses to close this spring, but haven’t been enough to haul the economy
National employer survey projects more salary freezes ahead
Morneau Shepell forecasts national average salary increase will be about 1.6% including freezes – down from 2.4% average increase in 2019.
Shopify shuffle: Top executive Miller departs, Finkelstein shifts to president
Additionally, chief executive Tobias Lütke says he will add the role of chief product officer to his existing duties.
Get our email newsletters
Get up-to-date news about the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Ottawa and beyond.
The Latest
Video
OBJ360
Sponsored
Sponsored
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s Campaign to Create Tomorrow
The $500-million fundraising campaign is the largest in our city’s history. It will reshape the future of healthcare in Ottawa and beyond.
EXPERT BLOGS
2026 Marks a new chapter for Ottawa
The Canadian Press
In the age of AI, trust and authenticity matter more than ever
The Canadian Press
