Indebted Canadian businesses more ‘fragile’ than during initial COVID-19 wave, BDC economist warns
BDC survey says the top priority of business owners is getting their financial houses in order, including reducing operating costs and improving cash flow.
Liberals’ ‘supercluster’ program falling short of promised jobs, economic growth
Program aims to bring business, academic institutions and other non-profits together for research projects that could have economic benefits.
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B.C. court approves sale of struggling outdoor equipment retailer MEC to U.S. firm
Despite a struggle with sluggish sales, inventory issues and increasing online competition, the severity of the retailer’s financial woes and its decision to sell came
Infrastructure bank to invest $10B in priority areas for pandemic recovery
Bank has been criticized for the relatively few investments it has made thus far.
Economic rebound slows; Canadian economy grew 3% in July
Gains have been linked to the loosening of restrictions that forced non-essential businesses to close this spring, but haven’t been enough to haul the economy
National employer survey projects more salary freezes ahead
Morneau Shepell forecasts national average salary increase will be about 1.6% including freezes – down from 2.4% average increase in 2019.
Shopify shuffle: Top executive Miller departs, Finkelstein shifts to president
Additionally, chief executive Tobias Lütke says he will add the role of chief product officer to his existing duties.
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Airlines demand ‘concrete plan’ for financial aid after throne speech hints at relief
‘Time is of the essence,’ Canadian Airports Council president says.
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