
Assuming USMCA does little more than update its old NAFTA predecessor would risk running afoul of the deal’s new rules – or worse, leaving money

Assuming USMCA does little more than update its old NAFTA predecessor would risk running afoul of the deal’s new rules – or worse, leaving money

Canadian economy posts record 11.6% plunge in April: StatsCan
But early estimates point to growth of 3% in May.

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
A preview of some of the stories that will be making headlines in the days ahead.

BlackBerry posts US$636 million Q1 loss
BlackBerry QNX affected by ‘macro headwinds’ in auto and other embedded sectors, but company is starting to see signs of a recovery, CEO says

Canopy Growth maintains high hopes for legal cannabis market, even as COVID-19 spreads
Canopy’s performance in Canada’s recreational market has improved “modestly” in recent weeks as brick-and-mortar stores reopened, company executives say.

Feds plan gradual return to offices; civil servants encouraged to keep working remotely
‘Re-opening access to federal worksites will be gradual and will vary from organization to organization, each according to their own operational circumstances’

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
A preview of some of the national business stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.

Civil servants to resume talks with federal government in the midst of COVID-19
A major sticking point for both groups of employees during negotiations in September revolved around wages.

Ottawa Bluesfest, NAC to host drive-in concert series at Zibi
RBC Bluesfest was among the many local summer music festivals that were scrapped due to the pandemic.

Hexo sells Niagara Falls cannabis facility for $10M
Gatineau firm determined there was an excess of cultivation capacity in the market.
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