Canadian economy grew 0.4% in February, fuelled by resource industry
The Canadian economy, which contracted to start the year, bounced back in February, led by gains in the mining and oil and gas extraction sector.
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No relief in sight as Canadian gasoline price hits four-year high
Canadians celebrating the onset of summer driving season have been dismayed by another spring phenomenon – rising gasoline prices across the country. According to GasBuddy.com,
Hotels urge government to force Airbnb to pay up
Canada’s hotels are asking the federal Liberal government to take a heavier hand with online rental services like Airbnb and force the platforms to collect
Artificial intelligence promises advantages for airlines and passengers
Canada’s two largest airlines say artificial intelligence can be a game-changer for aviation by helping to boost revenues, pare costs and provide passengers with a
Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
Air Canada earnings Air Canada discusses first-quarter results on Monday. The Montreal-based carrier recently took advantage of labour uncertainty at rival WestJet with a suggestion
How the government hopes to strengthen intellectual property in Canada
The federal government has unveiled new measures on intellectual property as it seeks to improve Canada’s performance in a critical area of the increasingly important
Ford Canada spared from parent’s plan to cut most car models from lineup by 2020
Ford’s decision to discontinue almost all of its car models in North America within two years will leave its Canadian operations intact, since they are
Grocer Metro says strong economy, employment offsetting pressure from competitors
Metro Inc. says a strong economy and low unemployment are driving customers to its full-service grocery stores and helping to offset the intense promotional pressure,
Feds to post deficits $8B bigger than expected over next two years: PBO report
The Trudeau government is on track to run deficits nearly $8 billion deeper than expected over the next two years, the federal budget watchdog said
Canadian Toys “R” Us stores find lifeline in Fairfax bid
Toys “R” Us’s Canadian operations have found a safety net months after the retailer’s demise in the U.S. and overseas. Documents filed in a Richmond,
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