The Canadian Press

Finance Minister Bill Morneau resigns, plans to run for head of OECD

Bill Morneau said he had considered leaving his role as finance minister for some time, adding that he never intended to run for a third term as an MP.

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

A preview of some of the national stories that will be making headlines in the days ahead.

Competition Bureau launches probe of Amazon, seeks input from businesses

Review to look at whether Amazon policies impact sellers' willingness to offer their products at a lower price on other retail channels, such as their own websites or rival online marketplaces.

Hobo Cannabis renamed Dutch Love after backlash; opening third Ottawa location

Centretown location follows opening of stores in ByWard Market and on Merivale Road.

Ottawa consulting firms, industry heavyweights invited to design federal firearm buyback program

Businesses asked to come up with a "range of options and approaches" for the planned program to compensate gun owners.

CAE to lay off 350 employees, mostly in Canada, as Q1 revenue drops by a third

About 200 of the layoffs will be at the flight simulator maker's headquarters in Montreal, with the other 150 occurring across its civil training network abroad.

Canopy Growth reports $128M net loss in Q2 as recreational pot sales dip

Smiths Falls-based company says recreational sales fell when it was forced to close its 22 stores until mid-May during the COVID-19 crisis.

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

StatsCan to release new home price index on Wednesday.

Feds to create EI-like benefit for gig, contract workers, extend rent relief program

The $80-billion Canada Emergency Response Benefit is set to wind down over the coming weeks, with those who are EI-eligible to start drawing assistance that way.

DavidsTea to shrink network to 18 stores in Canada after renegotiating leases

Move comes after chain closed 82 other stores in Canada and all 42 of its stores in the U.S. in early July to focus on its e-commerce business and supplying grocery stores and pharmacies.

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