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Shopify beefs up AI offerings with new products meant to boost merchants’ sales

Shopify revealed a succession of AI-related products Monday during its semi-annual showcase event called Shopify Editions, which spans more than 150 new offerings this round.

BDC commits $250M to help Indigenous and Black-led businesses

The BDC says it is launching a $50-million program that will provide loans, plus training, for businesses that are majority-owned by women, Indigenous and Black entrepreneurs and have revenues under $3 million.

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate for first time in more than four years

The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate for the first time in more than four years today, marking a major turning point in its fight against inflation.

UPDATE: Shopify shareholders approve exec pay plan, proxy advisers urged rejection

Shopify shareholders have approved the e-commerce giant's compensation plan for executives. Prominent proxy advisers Institutional Shareholder Services and...

Bank of Canada interest rate decision coming on Wednesday amid rate cut speculation

The Bank of Canada will announce its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday amid speculation that the central bank might start to cut rates.

Employers rethink value of employee connections in era of remote work: report

The rise of remote work has led to a loss of workplace social connections that is negatively affecting employees, a new report suggests.

Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke joins Meta advisory council along with other tech leaders

Shopify Inc.'s founder and chief executive Tobi Lütke has joined a group that Facebook and Instagram's parent company has set up to advise its leadership.

Canada’s inflation rate falls to 2.7% in April, driving up odds of June rate cut

Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.7 per cent in April amid a broad-based deceleration in price growth, Statistics Canada reported Tuesday.

Regulations, ‘fragmented’ construction sector holding back housing starts: CMHC

A study by Canada's national housing agency says housing starts aren’t keeping pace with available residential construction resources due to restrictive regulations and a "highly fragmented" industry.

Tourism sector rolls out road map to boost visitor numbers to pre-pandemic levels

The tourism industry rolled out a road map Thursday it hopes will bring more visitors to Canada after the bruising it took during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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