
Ontario tweaks labour reform bill, but no changes to minimum wage phase-in
A major Ontario labour reform bill is being tweaked but so far is seeing no significant changes to key parts, including a controversial phase-in of

Ontario tweaks labour reform bill, but no changes to minimum wage phase-in
A major Ontario labour reform bill is being tweaked but so far is seeing no significant changes to key parts, including a controversial phase-in of

RBC kicks off banks earnings season with $2.8B profit for Q3
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) is reporting nearly $2.8 billion of net income for its fiscal third quarter and an unexpectedly large increase to its
With free admission, visits to national parks and historic sites jump this year
The federal government will consider what to do with admission fees for national parks beyond Canada’s 150th birthday after this year’s free parks program has

CIBC divorce from PC Financial shines light on bruised loyalty card industry
Another divorce in Canada’s loyalty card sector has consumers stuck in the middle asking questions about the future of an industry still bruised by the

Transat shares surge after tour operator revises summer earnings outlook
Shares of Transat A.T. surged Monday to the highest level in nearly three years after the travel company signalled it’s having a significantly more profitable

Feds pushing for procurement to support female entrepreneurs
The Liberal government is thinking about using its massive purchasing power to support women in business. “Inclusive federal procurement is a potential avenue through which

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
Inside the banks: Royal Bank will kick off the latest earnings season for the Big Five Canadian banks on Wednesday, followed by CIBC on Thursday.

Ottawa-Gatineau inflation rate flat at 1% in July
Consumers in the National Capital Region caught a modest break last month as local prices for household goods and services climbed at a slower rate

Walmart says it has gained market share in Canada
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says its Canadian stores gained market share against rivals during its fiscal second quarter. “We further improved our price position against competitors,

Demand eclipses supply for protective glasses for safe solar eclipse viewing
Ali Van Orman is still looking for specialized glasses to protect her family’s eyes during Monday’s solar eclipse because she never counted on demand totally
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