The Canadian Press

Canadian companies’ AI policies aim to balance risk with rewards

The federal government released a set of AI guidelines for the public sector last fall, spurring startups and larger organizations to rework them for their own needs or are develop their own versions.

Canadian economy loses steam after strong start to year, grows 0.2% in February

The Canadian economy lost momentum after a roaring start to the year, reinforcing economists' expectations that the Bank of Canada is on track to cut interest rates in the coming months.

‘A little wacky’: Tim Hortons to stage theatrical production called ‘The Last Timbit’

"The Last Timbit" is loosely based on a 2010 snowstorm that was so bad, drivers on a highway east of Sarnia, Ont., were forced to hunker down in cars and others had to wait out the inclement weather at a local Tim Hortons.

Rogers plans sale of data centres, other real estate as it zeroes in on debt

Rogers Communications Inc. is listing its data centres for sale in an effort to raise a billion dollars as the company moves to pay off debt related to the Shaw merger, the company said.

Feds need ‘nuanced’ approach to ensure public sector doesn’t lose tech talent: Anand

Treasury Board President Anita Anand says Canada has to take a "nuanced" approach to shrinking its public service in order to protect some of its tech worker ranks.

‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators face heavy debt, even as business roars back

Tourism has come roaring back from pandemic lows, but operators say the sector has yet to reach pre-COVID levels and debt remains a hefty burden for thousands of small businesses across the country.

Solving shortage of construction workers key to housing growth: experts

Solving a longstanding construction worker shortage will be key to boosting housing supply, experts say, as Canada's national housing agency continues to forecast housing start levels that fall short of growing demand.