The Canadian Press

Celebrity bidding war for Ottawa Senators could be a boon for the franchise: experts

The celebrity faceoff for minority ownership of the Ottawa Senators could lift the team's profile and give stars a safe way to park their money, experts say.

CFIB wants CEBA loan repayment deadline extended as businesses struggle

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says in a survey of its members, 78 per cent of them reported that getting extra time to repay their CEBA loans will increase the likelihood of their survival.

BoC might have to rethink rate pause as unemployment remains very low: economists

Statistics Canada's latest labour force survey released Friday says the unemployment rate held steady at 5.0 per cent for the fifth consecutive month.

Shopify stock surges after firm announces plans to cut workforce by 20% and sell logistics business

Ottawa-based Shopify announced the moves Thursday morning and positioned them as a way to help it focus on its main goal: making commerce easier.

Public employees’ remote work agreement just the beginning: labour expert

The agreement on remote work between public workers and federal government could set the stage for future union negotiations.

Small business owners balance rising costs with keeping customers happy: survey

Almost a third of Canadian small business owners raised prices by more than 10 per cent in 2022 to offset rising costs, a survey found — and the trend is continuing this year.

Wage increases secured by striking workers shouldn’t be seen as ‘fat cat’: experts

Labour experts say the wage increases the country's largest federal public-sector union secured Monday are far from the hefty gains some might perceive them to be.

Strike over for 120,000 public servants as union inks tentative deal with feds

The majority of Public Service Alliance of Canada workers who had hit the picket lines since April 19 were expected to sign in for duty on Monday morning or at their next scheduled shift.

After economy posts strong start to 2023, new data suggests slowdown has begun

The Canadian economy's strong bounce back at the start of the year appears to have been short-lived, as new data suggests growth is on a downward trajectory.

Small business owners working eight-day-week equivalent due to staff shortages: CFIB

A new study by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the average small business owner is working the equivalent of an eight-day workweek due to staffing challenges, especially in Western Canada.

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