Inflation steady at 2.2% in November despite grocery price hike
Rising costs at the grocery store were causing fresh pain for consumers in November even as Statistics Canada reports the overall inflation rate held steady
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Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%
The Bank of Canada left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it signalled the 2.25 per cent level is about right to balance keeping
Region’s unemployment rate remains elevated at 7.4%, as national rate declines to 6.5%
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate remained stable at 7.4 per cent in November, even as the number of unemployed people started to rise in August to levels
Canada’s economy rebounds in third quarter with 2.6% growth
The Canadian economy topped expectations with a sharp rebound in the third quarter as a stronger trade balance helped fuel the recovery from a tariff-driven
Shopify lays off staff to keep team ‘fast, sharp and focused’
Shopify Inc. says it has laid off some of its staff to help streamline the e-commerce software giant. Spokesperson Ben McConaghy would not provide a
Women, visible minorities gaining ground in venture capital, private equity: study
Diversity is increasing across Canada’s venture capital and private equity landscape, a new survey suggests. Research published Wednesday by the Business Development Bank of Canada
Shopify helps feds with key piece of budget policy
Prime Minister Mark Carney told a business crowd in Montreal recently that the federal government got a bit of outside help on a major piece
October home sales down from last year, but more activity expected in 2026: CREA
The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of residential properties that changed hands in October was lower compared with a year ago as prices
Inflation cools to 2.2% in October as gas, grocery prices fall
Cheaper prices at the gas pumps and grocery store helped bring down inflation in October, Statistics Canada said Monday. The annual rate of inflation cooled
Calian Group makes changes, looks to sell non-core assets after deal with shareholder
Defence contractor Calian Group Ltd. is making changes to its board of directors and looking to sell non-core assets following a co-operation agreement with Plantro
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