The Canadian Press

Consumers still hungry for leisure travel, despite inflation, rate hikes: Transat CEO

Canadians are still gung-ho for travel to sun-splashed resorts and European getaways, in spite of higher inflation and interest rates, says Transat AT CEO.

Federal government will remove GST on new rental housing builds, senior source says

PM Justin Trudeau will announce Thursday the removal of the GST on construction of new rental apartment buildings, according to a senior government source.

Canopy Growth lands creditor protection for BioSteel business, intends to sell brand

Canopy Growth Corp. says it's obtained creditor protection for its BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc. division and intends to seek permission to sell the business.

Housing gap steady as lower incomes expected to offset construction slowdown: CMHC

Canada will be short about 3.5 million homes by the end of the decade compared with what's needed to restore affordability, per CMHC.

Airline competition ramps up, setting stage for showdown and reducing (some) fares

Though Canadian flights have long been dominated by Air Canada and WestJet, the emergence of newer carriers including Flair Airlines and Lynx Air has shaken up the sector, injecting fresh competition to a once-complacent market.

Home sick: How hybrid workplaces and employees can navigate flu season

While many workplaces have shifted to hybrid setups coming out of the pandemic, employment experts say workers...

Via Rail ramps up service, returning it to pre-pandemic levels

The ramp-up comes three-and-a-half years after the pandemic brought some operations to a screeching halt, when Via Rail suspended its cross-Canada routes and temporarily laid off more than 1,000 workers.

Interest rate hikes might be over but don’t expect housing market to flare up: BMO

One Bay Street economist says it's unlikely the housing market will flare up, despite the Bank of Canada's decision to keep its key interest rate on hold on Wednesday.

Bank of Canada may need to raise interest rates again, despite this week’s hold: Macklem

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said the central bank may have to raise interest rates further, given inflation may stay high for some time.

Weakening economy convinces BoC to hold key rate, but door to more hikes stays open

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent on Wednesday, deciding against another rate hike as the economy begins to falter.

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