The Canadian Press

While Canada Emergency Business Account program is being extended until the end of October, the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program ended Aug. 31.

Quintet has a standing offer with the federal government to investigate complaints of workplace harassment.

Privy Council Office is looking for an executive search firm to create and maintain the list of candidates from minority groups who could be considered for deputy minister and assistant deputy minister positions.

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GDP contracted at an annualized rate of 38.7%, the worst posting for the economy dating back to when comparable data was first recorded in 1961.

The Big Six banks said they were encouraged by consumer spending patterns creeping towards pre-pandemic levels and fewer Canadians seeking loan relief.

In his new role, Carney will spearhead an increasingly popular form of investing, focused on ESG – environmental, social and governance issues – as well as investments that yield both social and financial “impacts” or returns.

Results offer first peek at how the last few months have transformed bank budgets, which have been under pressure since the pandemic began and financial institutions started offering mortgage and other loan deferrals.

Increasingly crowded marketplace also includes beverages from Canopy Growth and other producers.

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