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- The end of cannabis prohibition, new inflation figures and a fresh Bank of Canada outlook are among the stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- WestJet is battling with Air Canada on several fronts.
- Canada's massive geography and low population density help keep airline prices high, but even a small reduction in taxes and fees could make a big difference for travellers, report author says.
- Working in Canada's legal pot industry won't deprive you of a Disney World holiday but the U.S.
- Shopify's focus on physical support for retailers comes amid slowing growth
- Among the issues being debated was a common definition of "safety sensitive" jobs, which determines the employees that can be subjected to drug testing
- Homeowner groups need to quickly establish rules for marijuana growing and consumption in an effort to nip any problems in the bud, say lawyers who specialize in property law
- A closely watched address by Canada's innovation minister, the release of new building permits data and a fresh look at the country's housing market are among the events expected to make headlines in…
- Many consumers are looking for calming effect and are wary of getting high, cannabis producers say.
- Talks between union, Crown corporation have stalled in recent weeks, mainly over wages and working conditions.
- 'We're going to make sure we're competitive around the world,' premier says.
- Key takeaways from the United States Mexico Canada Agreement.
- Negotiators worked around the clock to put the finishing touches on language adding Canada to the deal reached over the summer between the U.S. and Mexico.
- New unemployment figures, results of a housing market ‘stress test’ and a Bank of Canada speech on cryptocurrencies are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- The Ottawa-based company says it will lease about 23,597 square meters of space at The Well complex to be built at Front Street West and Spadina Avenue in Toronto
- Cancellation of Ontario's cap-and-trade program to push rates down.
- Despite new restrictions on Ontario pot producers’ retail opportunities, Ottawa-area cannabis firms are forging ahead with their sales strategies.
- Deal comes as other alcohol companies have also started homing in on the cannabis industry.
- Lütke said many U.S. firms poach this country's top talent, causing salaries to increase and making it difficult for smaller Canadian companies to compete.
- "Faced with this challenge it would be irresponsible not to act."
- Canadian Space Agency issued the tender this week for projects that will put Canada in position to contribute to future space missions involving human and robotic exploration of the moon.
- Empire's strategy appears to be focused on maintaining Farm Boy's status quo – leaving the existing co-CEOs in place and running it as a separate company.
- BlackBerry earnings, the release of new GDP figures and the opening of a massive cannabis convention in Vancouver are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- More than 145,000 customers were without power in the city on Saturday morning.
- Critics of the act have said it resulted in an increase in electricity costs and saw the province overpay for power it did not need.
- The company that owns the Toronto Star newspaper has signed a deal to buy iPolitics Inc., an Ottawa-based digital political news service
- International research has pointed to Canada as one of the most prominent countries of origin when it comes to the shadowy online drug trade.
- Industry facing cost pressures, including rising minimum wages, increased fuel and transportation costs and an ongoing trade war with the U.S.
- Peter MacTavish joins the club following a stint as a labour and employment partner in the Ottawa office of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
- New inflation figures, the return of MPs to the House of Commons and an update on the country's real estate market are among the stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- The Ottawa-area pot producer has written to Canada Post and federal Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor as it prepares contingency plans for a possible strike or lockout at the Crown agency
- Staff at the two local newspapers have been without a contract for 34 months.
- If no agreements are reached by Sept. 26, there could be a strike or lockout.
- Canadian debut of Toptracer pitches paradise for golf purists, but packed with no-pressure fun for untucked newbies.
- New household debt figures as well as earnings from Roots, Air Transat and Dollarama are among the stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Postmedia said in a letter that it will consider permanent job cuts if a labour disruption happens
- Experts predict another increase could arrive as early as next month.
- The release of new unemployment data, an interest rate decision and the outlook from beverage giant – and Canopy Growth shareholder – Constellation Brands are among the stories expected to make…
- Exactly how the tourism industry could be reshaped by legal weed is still very hazy for many hoping to capitalize on the potential of providing green-focused getaways.
- Fallout from court decision extended to the federal government's strategy to cut greenhouse gas emissions as Alberta Premier Rachel Notley pulled the province out of the Liberal’s climate plan.
- Canadian officials say an agreement announced earlier in the week between the U.S. and Mexico has broken a logjam in the talks.
- Losses came despite a nearly 20% increase in second quarter parcel revenues.
- "We'll start negotiating with Canada relatively soon, they want to negotiate very badly," Donald Trump said.
- Independent ISPs are increasingly unable to offer consumers low prices as they lose access to old-style wiring that can be rented from a big player at a mandated wholesale price that's low enough to…
- Bank earnings, the release of new GDP figures and NAFTA talks are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Decision is expected to allow buyers and sellers to more easily educate themselves on how to price homes and negotiate, keeping them from relying on agents to send them sales information.
- Changes include cancelling winter flights between Ottawa and Edmonton that will resume next summer.
- Lee's exit comes as the local NHL outfit continues to shake up its executive ranks
- A key incentive for Canada's largest airline is customer data that can be used to encourage more member spending, expert says
- Survey finds many salespeople lack even a basic grasp of how to answer burning questions from would-be buyers, such as how much an electric vehicle costs per year to operate, or how far it will go on…
- Alcohol giant, which also owns Corona and other brands, said this month it would invest in the Ottawa-area pot producer.
- Restaurants are the latest link of the food chain taking notice that more consumers are turning to alternative protein because of high meat prices, as well as environmental, humanitarian and health…
- The start of bank earnings season, new trade figures and an update on the number of employment insurance recipients are among the stories expected to be making headlines in the coming days.
- Ottawa's annual inflation rate hit 3.2 per cent in July, up from 2.5 per cent in June
- Tesla claims it was left out of a program that allows purchasers of other electric vehicle brands to still get rebates during a transition period.
- Linton says he has lined up an option to acquire a 'humongous' greenhouse in California as part of a broader strategy to enter the U.S. market quickly
- The deal follows the end of a deal between Rogers and Vice earlier this year
- The coffee shop company says it has more than 130 locations across Ontario that it plans to leverage to enter the cannabis space
- CEO Tobi Lütke says the e-commerce giant will draw the line at items that cause harm
- The federal government will seek input from producers, users and the public as it considers imposing "safeguards" on the import of several steel products
- Co-CEO Bruce Linton called the investment "rocket fuel" for the local pot producer
- The province says a 'tightly regulated' private retail model will start operation by April 1, 2019
- Ed Clark will resign his post at the Crown corporation on Aug. 30
- Ottawa-area pot firm Canopy Growth is releasing earnings on Tuesday and four other stories to keep an eye on this week in Canadian business
- Starting in 2020, Visa and MasterCard will reduce the fees they collect from businesses to an average annual effective rate of 1.4 per cent – down from 1.5 per cent .
- Smiths Falls producer is entering the potentially lucrative pet market with a Health Canada-approved clinical trial to research the use of cannabis-based products to treat animal anxiety.
- WSP is Ottawa's largest engineering firm, with four local offices and some 170 employees.
- Ottawa craft brewer comes out with its own "Buck-A-Beer" strategy to help local refugees.
- Canada will be on the sidelines as the Saudis try to diversify their economy away from its dependence on oil and gas.
- Canada and the U.S. have been aligned on vehicle emissions for more than two decades.
- New unemployment data, a housing market update and earnings from Manulife are among the stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Announcement follows Aimia's rejection of a bid for Aeroplan from an Air Canada-led group.
- Bell Canada's 122,092 net new postpaid wireless subscribers was the company's best second-quarter result in nearly two decades.
- Explanations include an economy already running at full capacity, an unemployment rate that has likely bottomed out near a four-decade low and the "stiff head winds" of Canada's aging population.
- Restaurant Brands International earned US$167.6 million in its most recent quarter, an increase from US$89.5 million in the year-earlier quarter.
- Overall demand for air travel remains strong with WestJet traffic up 6.2 per cent in the second quarter.
- Hydropothecary has more than 300,000 square feet of production capacity with an expansion more than three times that size to be completed by the end of the year.
- Anyone renting an Airbnb listing in the nation's capital will have to start paying a four-per-cent hotel tax starting today.
- Officials put a particular focus on how rising rates will start to squeeze "highly indebted households,.
- Women remain a significant minority in the executive ranks of Canada's top publicly traded companies and are paid an average 64 cents for every dollar earned by their male peers.
- Network has spent $175M to upgrade internet service in Eastern Ontario
- Earnings from Tim Hortons' parent firm and the release of new GDP are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Canopy Growth has previously expressed interest in opening up retail operations from its Smiths Falls headquarters.
- New tariffs imposed by the Canadian federal government include food products such as yogurt, coffee, soya sauce and mayonnaise.
- Weston family's Wittington Ventures also participated.
- Pipeline owner Kinder Morgan had been working with the government to identify another buyer before July 22.
- Earnings reports from Aecon, Loblaw and Air Canada – plus a federal assessment of the country's housing market – are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Consumer prices up across Canada due in part to higher energy prices, especially gasoline.
- Rapidly emerging business model features entrepreneurs operating multiple delivery-only food businesses from a network of kitchens that often don't serve walk-in customers.
- The school says an investigation has not found any direct evidence that any data was accessed or taken, nor was any financial or health information exposed in the incident.
- Omnibus bill would also cancel the White Pines wind farm in Prince Edward County – a move the company behind the project says could cost Ontario residents more than $100 million.
- Rogers earnings, fresh inflation figures and a vote on a massive cannabis merger are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- The speech set out a road map for the Tory government, pledging to cut taxes, provide long-term funding for the health-care system and slash government waste.
- Coffee chain also plans to trial two more changes: a kids menu and a loyalty program.
- The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday in an economy that it predicts will remain resilient even as it faces an even bigger bite from deepening trade tensions.
- Starbucks will make a strawless lid or straws made from alternative materials, like paper or compostable plastic.
- Interest rate decision, housing market update and the release of several key corporate earnings reports are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Ottawa-area pot producer Canopy Growth Corp. has launched a Latin American subsidiary and acquired a Colombian medical marijuana company
- Deal is worth 'several million dollars.'
- Canadian distillers fear tariffs could spark reciprocal levies from U.S. President Donald Trump against Canadian whiskies sold into the bigger U.S. market.
- Canadian Heritage said only 6,000 people attended the noon-hour show on Parliament Hill, which is thousands less than last year.
- Trump's next move on tariffs, hearings into air passenger rights and the release of new unemployment numbers are among the stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Washington has shown no signs of budging, so the Canadian retaliation is set to begin Sunday.
- Revenue was $441.4 million, down from $461.6 million in the same quarter last year.
- Perceptions run counter to Statistics Canada data
- Canopy Growth president Mark Zekulin has added the role of co-chief executive alongside Bruce Linton.
- The City of Gatineau was not aware of the alleged bid-rigging scheme, the bureau says.
- The federal government's move, a tit-for-tat response to the Trump administration's stinging levies on steel and aluminum imports, will take effect Sunday.
- World Cup matches and an Olympic Games would put Canada front and centre in the sports world in 2026.
- Roughly half of Canadians surveyed said they would refrain from cross-border shopping or travelling to the U.S. for pleasure.
- Last year, visitors endured lengthy waits in long lineups and many complained of a lack of communication and co-ordination.
- Canopy Growth earnings, new GDP figures and an update on the country’s housing market are among the stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- The idea of so-called community benefits will be a mandatory requirement for many infrastructure projects the federal government will help pay for through its $33-billion spending envelope
- CEO John Chen said that BlackBerry expects QNX's automotive products, which are largely developed at its Kanata outpost, will ramp up gradually rather than repeat the 31 per cent year-over-year…
- But others say the cost of solar power has declined to the point that it will be able to survive without government aid.
- Airline’s initial destinations include Hamilton, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Halifax and Abbotsford.
- Canada is the first industrialized country to legalize cannabis nationwide.
- Workers are scheduled to vote this week on a proposal by union executives for a six-day strike that could begin June 23.
- Business leaders and academics have been urging the federal government for months to create a national strategy to harness the expanding power of the data-driven economy, which is widely expected to…
- WestJet launches Swoop, BlackBerry reports earnings and Statistics Canada releases new inflation figures.
- The sale of edible cannabis products will not be legal immediately. But that hasn't stopped Canadian companies from entering the market.
- A joint venture of construction giants EllisDon and PCL are expected to manage the construction project.
- Executives hope to raise prices on some routes in the coming weeks.
- Fraser, a backbencher in the Liberal government, was first elected in a byelection in 2013
- Total sales for the quarter were up 5.8 per cent to $51 million.
- Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal are Canadian candidate host cities.
- Montreal-born Deacon succeeds Peter Herrndorf, who stepped down from the position last June.
- Why Trump wants to get rid of it – and why federal governments of all stripes have said no.
- Some call the exercise a 'public relations response,' but say it could prompt other companies to assess how they can be more inclusive.
- Earnings from DavidsTea and AirTransat, as well as a fresh look at Canadian household debt levels, are among the stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Accusations largely confirmed the worst-case scenarios the government had for the G7 summit in Quebec.
- Mobile 5G wireless technology is up to 100 times faster than the 4G system, promising better internet on smartphones well as potential applications for self-driving cars and other new technology.
- The fallout from Trump's imposition of steel and aluminum tariffs on his G7 partners, as well as broader disagreements on trade and climate change, was also fuelling the G6-plus-one divide that has…
- Marijuana industry titans will gather in New Brunswick next week to discuss how to market cannabis in a competitive legal marketplace, and other issues raised by the dawn of government-run weed.
- Respondents to the survey say they expect to buy cannabis more often and are prepared to pay more for the legal product.
- As one week packed with major economic and political developments comes to a close, another begins for the Trudeau government.
- The Trudeau Liberals have laid out the environmental test that new transit and water systems will have to go through in the hope cities and provinces choose greener construction options.
- Ottawa-based MD Financial provides services to 45,000 Canadian doctors and 65,000 of their family members with more than $49 billion in assets under management
- Sports commentary, Food Network Canada programming and the iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards will be livestreaming soon on Canadian Twitter feeds.
- President Trump said the days of the U.S. being taken advantage of in trade deals "are over."
- Separately, defence minister says federal government spent $2.3B less than originally planned last year on new military gear.
- Keeps key interest rate target on hold at 1.25% for now
- Book sales declined slightly compared to a year earlier when the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child boosted book sales.
- "The Trans Mountain expansion project is of vital interest to Canada and to Canadians."
- Many voters in the riding say they are voting NDP to stop Ford – but there's also a sentiment against Wynne.
- Quebec is the only province to have a tax department that is completely independent and distinct from the federal government's.
- BMO and CIBC recommend customers monitor their accounts and notify their financial institution about any suspicious activity.
- Uncertainty about a possible strike has cost the company 'tens of millions of dollars.'
- Bank earnings, an interest rate decision and the release of new GDP figures are among the events that will be making headlines in the days ahead
- Decision due to deep concerns about the potential consequences of a state-owned enterprise controlling Aecon, along with its extensive historical records from major infrastructure projects over the…
- China's ambassador to Canada has defended the proposed deal, saying there was no reason for concern because the Chinese side was strictly focused on business and market interests.
- Biggest spender was Destination Canada, which expensed some $9.2M over slightly more than two years for promoting tourism in Canada to Facebook users
- CIBC chief executive Victor Dodig said each of its units performed well during the quarter.
- Many smartphone users are already used to having their devices unlocked with facial recognition and no longer think twice about it.
- Intensified NAFTA negotiations, new trade data and the kick-off to bank earnings season are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Ottawa's average gas price is expected to rise two cents this weekend to around 140.9 cents per litre, according to one analyst's projections
- In a series of meetings with a lengthy list of international investment executives and U.S. CEOs Wednesday, Trudeau pushed Canada as a great place to do business
- According to online measurement firm comScore, there aren't many holdouts left in Canada still using a BlackBerry.
- Measure is designed to encourage more companies to come forward to disclose corporate crimes and to identify individuals for prosecution.
- TD's special rate follows last week's move by the Bank of Montreal, which discounted its variable mortgage rate to 2.45 per cent until the end of May.
- "The short-term potential for pharmacies to distribute medical cannabis could be a growth vector," said Metro CEO Eric La Fleche on Monday.
- Research from the C.D. Howe Institute released Tuesday showed that prices were up by about $112,000 in Ottawa-Gatineau over a recent ten-year period, below other overheated housing markets such as…
- Company expects to open about 45 restaurants annually over the next three to four years.
- CPP quarterly results, new inflation numbers and a fresh look at the country’s manufacturing sector are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- WestJet warned on Tuesday that its bookings have slowed as passengers respond to the threat of a potential labour disruption from pilots who are trying to negotiate their first collective agreement.
- Competition for wireless customers is stiff among Canada's telecommunications companies because it is a high-margin, growing part of their business.
- Pension fund manager OMERS says it has signed an agreement to acquire British-based recruiting firm Alexander Mann Solutions in a deal valued at about $1.4 billion.
- The bar is now higher for homebuyers to qualify for mortgages in Canada after the central bank raised a key metric used in stress tests that determine borrowers' eligibility.
- The retailer says outdoor and workwear are core products in its stores and it has had a long history with Helly Hansen as one of its largest customers.
- Ottawa CEOs have previously taken a stance on getting the federal government focused on building Canadian successes.
- Negotiations have been fraught as the union takes issue with the company's hiring of outside pilots for its new ultra-low cost carrier, Swoop.
- 'When people go out of the country ... they're booking hotels, they're booking flights, often in other currencies, and that's where banks scoop the hidden fees.'
- Revenues grew 12.8% in 2017 over the prior year to reach $365.7 million.
- Inuvik, on the N.W.T.'s northern tip, is considered a prime location for receiving stations for earth observation satellites.
- WestJet earnings, an updated snapshot of Canada's housing market and the release of new job numbers are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Canada Post has seen its parcels business grow significantly as shoppers opt for online retailers, offsetting a decline in the company's traditional transaction mail business.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the plan to make recreational pot legal by this summer will go ahead without delay.
- Canadian grocers have recently started to focus heavily on their e-commerce offerings, including home delivery options.
- Shares price hits four-year low after biggest one-day fall in more than a decade.
- The debt pile has been growing for three decades in both absolute terms and when compared to the size of the economy.
- "The rebound in February GDP is encouraging ... (and) reinforces the theme that the economy is in decent shape."
- The price in Ottawa on Tuesday morning was slightly lower than the national average, at $1.31 per litre.
- The Hotel Association of Canada has been lobbying the government for more than a year to make online rental services collect and remit sales taxes, estimating the cost of not doing so to be some $…
- New technologies like AI are essential as a doubling of global passengers over the next two decades strains air traffic control, airport and aircraft systems, according to data from the International…
- An update from BCE, earnings from Air Canada and the release of new GDP figures are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Report follows warnings that Canada has been a laggard on the international stage when it comes to IP development.
- Apart from the Mustang, the only other car model that Ford will be making in future will be a new compact crossover called Focus Active, starting in 2019.
- Executive says hike in Ontario's minimum wage affected Metro's results, although retailer controlled expenses as much as possible to offset the impact.
- The parliamentary budget officer estimated the Liberals will post a $22B shortfall this fiscal year, which would be $4B more than the projection in the federal government's February budget.
- Fairfax's successful bid signals an end to the uncertainty that has followed the beleaguered retailer's Canadian arm since September.
- Locally in Ottawa, the annualized inflation rate rose to 2.5 per cent in March, up from 2.2 per cent in February.
- Pipeline politics, Tim's financial results and an appearance by the Bank of Canada governor before the House of Commons finance committee are among the events expected to make headlines in the days…
- The wireless, cable, internet and media company's net profit was $425M, up 37%.
- Case sparked by New Brunswick man driving across the border to Quebec to buy several cases of beer and some liquor.
- Ratings agency says spending pressure will challenge the province's ability to "sustain balanced fiscal results" over a number of years.
- Forecast of 2.1% is a downgrade from January's outlook of 2.3%.
- Most economists expect the central bank to retain its key rate at 1.25%.
- A new security standard recently endorsed by the World Wide Web Consortium has experts excited about the prospect of making logins 'unphishable.'
- New networks probably won't to be ready for ‘prime time’ until about 2020
- Projects should focus on meeting the government's greenhouse gas emission targets, delivering safe water systems and promoting renewable power.
- An interest rate decision and a glimpse at Rogers’ 5G plans are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Human Resources Professionals Association survey finds 17% of respondents reported having witnessed an employee being sexually harassed or assaulted at work.
- Government plans to investigate allegations that owner Restaurant Brands International has failed to live up to promises made under the Investment Canada Act.
- The Ottawa company will apply for licenses to dispense cannabis products and work with Second Cup and applicable franchisees to construct NAC-branded stores carrying cannabis products.
- Executive chairman Paul Godfrey said that the revenue declines from its legacy business had slowed and the company "is making some progress" from its digital advertising initiatives.
- The Hydropothecary Corp.'s share price closed up 13 per cent Wednesday after the company said it had struck a cannabis supply deal with the Societe des alcools du Quebec.
- Speaking to season ticket holders, team owner Eugene Melnyk was adamant that he's not considering a sale of the team.
- The move follows months of spats over everything from cost-cutting measures to a class-action lawsuit over the company's alleged improper use of a $700 million national advertising fund.
- Companies anticipated sales to grow at a faster pace over the next 12 months, but several firms anticipated a moderation of activity following the strong performance of the past year.
- "Make no bones about it, as of this summer more Ontarians are going to be growing legal pot at home."
- Creative Canadian entrepreneurs are packaging their country's natural resources to fill a demand for wellness products with a fresh twist.
- An update on the nation's construction industry, Mark Zuckerberg's testimony and the release of a business outlook survey are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Tim Hortons recently faced an onslaught of negative publicity as some of its Ontario franchisees clawed back employee benefits to help offset the province's minimum wage hike
- Corus owns radio stations as well as conventional and specialty television services across Canada, including Boom 99.7 and Jump! 106.9 in Ottawa.
- Ottawa Centre MP Catherine McKenna issued the warning in response to a question about Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford's plans to scrap Ontario's cap-and-trade system and reject a carbon tax.
- The latest levy on U.S. goods could create some opportunities for Canadian exporters, but will also force Canada to fend off imports at home and defend sales.
- New regulation restricts government contracts with New York State suppliers, specifically when it comes to the use of structural iron.
- Deal bolsters Transcontinental's product offering particularly in dairy, pet food and consumer products.
- U.S. telecom competitors are battling for the bragging rights of hitting the market first, even though there's still no indication that 5G-compatible smartphones will be available before 2019.
- A speech by U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft, Corus earnings and an employment update are among the stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Ottawa tech firm working to be at the forefront of retail revolution
- The $158.5-billion fiscal plan – the Liberals' election platform for the June vote – projects the province will run a $6.7-billion deficit in 2018-2019 and won't return to balance until 2024-25.
- "Our strategy is working."
- The federal government has also signalled its interest in exploring the right-to-disconnect trend.
- The decision has generated more animosity between the chain and an unsanctioned franchisee group.
- This would come decades after American preclearance facilities were first placed at major Canadian airports, where travellers have long cleared customs before flying to the U.S., with the goal of…
- Facebook has been under fire for its ability to protect user privacy
- A year into its effort to help equip youth for the rapidly evolving workforce, one of the country's largest banks says enhancing young Canadians' human skills will be critical in navigating the…
- BlackBerry reports on its latest quarter and more in the week ahead in Canadian business.
- CRTC says it's striking a balance between competitive pricing and services for consumers and a sustainable business model for telecom firms.
- Privacy experts say numerous Canadians are taking to other social media platforms to join in on the #DeleteFacebook hashtag in the wake of recent revelations about the potential for their personal…
- There's a sense of optimism that the unofficial No. 1 issue in the NAFTA talks might be close to resolution.
- Eligible external developers and clients will have access to some RBC banking data to build and test banking-related applications.
- Tech company gets about 75 per cent of its revenue from enterprise software.
- Businesses are already moving on from the barcode, including Montreal's Osheaga music festival, which prefers scannable wristbands, and Amazon's new, cashierless store in Seattle.
- Scientists are developing ideas for products – from cannabis-infused drinks to new edibles – ahead of anticipated changes to Canada's marijuana laws.
- A federal 5G announcement, the release of new trade figures and a meeting on a Toronto 'digital neighbourhood' are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Chen has led firm through a restructuring that has seen it transform from a smartphone maker into a cybersecurity software and services firm.
- Canada's market share in the global clean-tech industry has fallen 12 per cent in the last decade, Ottawa-led study finds.
- Companies are researching and developing marijuana-based medicines that they hope will create lucrative intellectual property that will provide revenues far into the future.
- 'Toys 'R' Us Canada is a good business ... They run it efficiently, and have good leadership. At the right price, it makes economical sense.'
- Claiming slow table turnovers, surreptitious downloaders, and just a dull, library vibe, some entrepreneurs have been restricting when and where visitors can use their laptop.
- Rise in total direct compensation in part reflects the increasing demands for chief executives in the banking industry, recruiter says.
- Stephen Poloz said the federal government's spending in the last couple of years on programs such as enhanced child benefits and infrastructure, have contributed to economic growth.
- Liberals have earmarked $218 million over five years for the agency.
- November deal led to the closure of nine Ottawa newspapers and dozens more across Ontario.
- Both companies said the price adjustments help fund improvements in the reach and capabilities of their networks.
- Interest rate clues, Sobeys earnings and insights into Canada’s manufacturing industry are among the events and issues expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Air Canada is looking to cut operating costs and defend against competition from upstart low-cost competitors by adding more planes to its Rouge fleet and flying them on regional routes w
- "There's a growth outside of the duopoly."
- Canada appears to have dodged a protectionist bullet, as one of only two countries to receive a provisional exemption from steel and aluminum tariffs set to rip into America's trading relationships…
- Canada's inroads into the Pacific Rim and South America come as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to levy stiff tariffs on steel and aluminum.
- More Canadians appear to be willing to munch on insects.
- Recent trade policy developments have created thickening clouds around the outlook for the Canadian and global economies.
- Social media giant says it will fight allegations
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke by phone with President Donald Trump on a day the United States revealed it might use the threat of tariffs as a negotiating tactic to force a quick NAFTA deal.
- Lawmakers, businesses, and hosts on the Sunday political talk-shows all challenged the logic of slapping a national-security tariff on a peaceful next-door neighbour, pushing the administration to…
- Trade war fears, an interest rate decision and a fresh round of corporate earnings are among the events events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Collectively, Canada's five biggest banks earned more than $10B for the three-month period.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland described the idea of tariffs on Canada as "absolutely unacceptable."
- Law offers a 10-day cooling-off period for customers to cancel contracts they signed in their home without penalties
- Carleton University researcher found women stand to make a few hundreds dollars less on average.
- Complaint calls the incident "a failure" and noted that it comes "on the heels of the public relations debacle."
- Canada still faces the challenge of corporate tax cuts in the U.S.
- Financial roadmap contains no timeline for eliminating the deficit.
- Scotiabank's first-quarter profit climbed 17% to $2.28 billion.
- The federal budget is not expected to balance the books, nor is it likely to include a revised timeline for erasing the deficit, which the Liberals initially pledged to do by 2019.
- NAFTA negotiations, tabling of federal budget and the release of more bank earnings are among the events expected to make headlines in the coming days.
- Company expects a $190M increase in labour costs this year after minimum wage hikes.
- CIBC was the first of Canada's big lenders to report results for the quarter.
- Bill allows parents with kids to remain on a bar patio until 11 p.m., gives tourists the right to take a beer bought at the hotel bar back to their room, and liberates businesses open for just a few…
- Bill would reduce procurement opportunities for some U.S. states.
- The news came after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent his third morning in India meeting six of the country's most influential business tycoons, making deals that he says will create more than 5,…
- Locally, Glebe businesses received the right to open on statutory holidays in 2016.
- Loblaw's bread battle fallout, the start of the big banks' earnings season and Cineplex's ongoing fight against piracy are among the stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- "As opportunities arise, we will be completing acquisitions."
- Ottawa threw its support behind the Prairies’ agri-food bid late in 2017.
- Results 'speaks to how far we have come in the past few years,' chief financial officer says.
- Some groups expect to see new measures in this month's federal budget to make procurement more inclusive for under-represented groups.
- Revenue totalled $21.7 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31, up from $9.8 million in the last three months of 2016.
- OBJ and Ottawa Chamber of Commerce jointly hosting post-budget breakfast to analyze what the financial plan means for local businesses.
- During a lengthy session with reporters, Trump complained about countries considered allies of the U.S.
- Bluesfest is one of Ottawa’s most popular annual festivals and typically attracts more than 300,000 attendees, including thousands of out-of-town guests.
- Sales slowdown comes as some Canadian Tim Hortons franchisees fight against what they say is their corporate parent's mismanagement of the coffee-and-doughnut chain.
- Tim Hortons' parent company, Bombardier and Ottawa-area pot firm Canopy Growth are all due for quarterly earnings this week.
- Shopify's technology will also be used inside brick-and-mortar stores to process transactions on iPads and for digital screens displaying product and health information.
- A top Bank of Canada official is warning about the risks related to the growing dominance of a handful of big players in the digital economy and, more specifically, their tightening grip over user…
- Justin Trudeau made his prime ministerial pitch to Silicon Valley on Thursday, and had a chance to push Toronto specifically as a place for Amazon's second headquarters during a private meeting with…
- Canaccord Genuity's third-quarter earnings got a major lift from a flurry of deals in the Canadian cannabis sector – including a few locally.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make a pitch to Silicon Valley talent during his discussions today in San Francisco, including face-to-face meetings with the head of Amazon and eBay.
- Provinces and territories have indicated they'll need another eight to 12 weeks after legalization to prepare for retail sales.
- Canada's research community has long yearned for a consequential funding boost for science – and 2018 is poised to be its year.
- WestJet Airlines Ltd. saw its fourth-quarter profit fall compared with a year ago as its costs rose.
- North American stock indexes extended last week's slump, as the Dow Jones industrial average plunged nearly 1,600 points during Monday's trading session, bringing an end to a period of record-setting…
- A Bank of Canada speech, Statistics Canada job figures and WestJet earnings are among the stories to watch this coming week in Canadian business.
- Canadian CEOs and academics have been pushing Ottawa for months to develop a national strategy for harnessing data's burgeoning power – an approach advocates say will pay dividends on everything from…
- Long-standing problems with Canada's military procurement system are threatening to undermine the Trudeau government's vaunted defence policy, warns a new report.
- In a white paper released Thursday, OREA said the current sales system creates "suspicion and mistrust" by forcing prospective buyers to "blind bid" because realtors cannot disclose the contents of…
- Canada's augmented and virtual reality industries are in "desperate" need of homegrown investors to keep profits from seeping across the border and overseas, said some of the country's top innovators…
- At least $1.50 has been artificially baked into the price of a loaf of bread during a 16-year-long bread price-fixing conspiracy involving the country's largest bakery wholesalers and grocery…
- Just a few weeks after enraging fans with his musings about possibly moving his NHL team, Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk says he has no plans to relocate the club and remains committed to…
- Statistics Canada says the economy grew 0.4 per cent in November, helped by strength in the manufacturing sector.
- Pharmacy owners are bracing for "an industry-wide impact" from lower generic drug prices coming in April, the CEO of Metro Inc., which has a deal to buy Quebec's largest pharmacy chain, said Tuesda
- Facing scores of his fellow Republicans publicly pleading with him not to cancel NAFTA, U.S. President Donald Trump refrained from his oft-stated threat to scrap the continental pact while promising…
- The company says it earned nearly $1.3 billion or $5.67 per share for its first quarter, boosted by the sale of its stake in Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. to help fund its deal to buy the Jean Coutu…
- Prominent members of Canada's entertainment industry are calling for a new federal agency to locate and shut down websites that are portals for illegally obtained video and audio content.
- Grocery chain Metro Inc. will report its first-quarter results and NAFTA talks wrap up round six this week.
- All signs point to the struggling print media industry getting a financial assist from the federal government in the next budget.
- The former Orleans MP is being remembered as a dedicated public servant and a humble man.
- Canadians have proven to be highly proficient pot growers and exporters.
- Aviation consultant predicts pilotless flights will be viable in the next five to 10 years.
- Investigation alleges that Ticketmaster's advertised prices deceived consumers by adding more mandatory costs – such as service fees – later on in the purchasing process.
- "I can't speculate on the motive of my accusers, I can only say that what they are saying is categorically untrue," the 39-year-old politician said.
- Some critics bemoaned the timing of a decision to dive into a new Asia-Pacific trade zone.
- Recreational pot stores could, in fact, be a value-add for nearby neighbourhoods.
- Loblaw is expanding delivery service to Ottawa, other parts of Ontario, through partnership with California-based Instacart.
- Apple's head honcho was also in Toronto to promote a cause close to Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke's heart: kids learning code.
- Ottawa's Jason Flick said Amazon picking Ottawa for its HQ2 would have been "a double-edged sword" for the region.
- Rogers releases Q4 results, NAFTA negotiations expected to get nasty and Syncrude goes to court.
- Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and his bid partner Gatineau Mayor Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin congratulated Toronto in a statement Thursday, adding that if the GTA were successful in courting Amazon, “there would…
- Protests at restaurants across the country will include a Tim Hortons on Ottawa's Montreal Road.
- In a notice posted on its website, Unifor executives said the congress has also been less than supportive of their concern about American-based unions "trampling on the rights" of workers.
- The federal government will give $700 million over the next five years to the Business Development Bank of Canada in a bid to grow Canada's clean technology industry.
- Per-capita beer consumption decreased nearly 8% between 2012 and 2016.
- Central bank couldn't ignore strong 2017 economic data, even as it acknowledged the risks about NAFTA's renegotiation.
- A class-action lawsuit filed in a U.S. court alleges six Canadian banks and three others conspired to increase the profitability of their derivatives trading business by manipulating an interest rate…
- An expected interest rate hike on Wednesday may dissuade potential home buyers, according to some observers.
- CEO sees BlackBerry's first appearance at the North American International Auto Show as the next stop on his roadmap for the company.
- The chain's closure sparked a number of controversies.
- An interest rate decision, an economic outlook and a court hearing focused on airline passenger rights are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Canada's largest newspaper chain, which publishes the Ottawa Citizen and Ottawa Sun says revenues fell 10.3 per cent to $189M.
- Some 45,000 Ottawa households are Hydro One customers.
- Here's a brief guide to what such a withdrawal announcement would likely mean.
- Rallies came a day after a social media campaign urged patrons to take part in "No Timmies Tuesday" on Jan. 9 and instead visit independent coffee shops.
- Some companies may move jobs from Ottawa to Gatineau, but the numbers will be very small, economist says
- Deal comes as corporate interest in AI and its potential continues to mount.
- Some Tim Hortons franchises have faced significant backlash after cutting paid breaks and forcing workers to cover some of benefits to compensate for the minimum wage jump.
- Results further solidify expectations that interest rates will rise for a third time since last summer.
- Toronto-based Wellington Financial has been focused on providing growth capital to early and mid-stage technology companies.
- A Bank of Canada update, Postmedia’s Q1 results and a speech by RBC chief executive are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Ontario premier accuses Tim Hortons' founders' children of bullying employees over minimum wage hikeOwners of two franchises say the reduction in benefits is aimed at offsetting the $2.40 hourly rate jump.
- Passengers were trapped aboard the jets for about five hours and testified at public hearings about sweltering heat, a lack of water and the stench of vomit in the cabin.
- Nationally, Bank of Canada estimates 60,000 jobs will be lost due to pay increases across the country
- The 2M milestone was reached despite lower sales in the last two months of the year
- Asian tech firm has plans to develop driverless cars with Chinese automakers.
- Local firm previously made headlines for deploying a vote-forecasting tool to predict the outcome of elections in Canada, the U.S. and Europe.
- There were 38 issues from Canadian companies or companies listing on Canadian exchanges in 2017.
- Tax changes approved by the Republican-led Congress and signed by President Donald Trump before Christmas cut the corporate income tax rate to 21 per cent effective Monday, from 35 per cent.
- "I think we've changed the perception people have about Ottawa."
- New mortgage rules, tax changes and Bitcoin regulations are among the events and issues expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- With the current forecast offering up temperatures close to -28 Celsius with 15 km/hour winds, fireworks and a multimedia light show might not work.
- Instead of stuffing castoffs into junk drawers, a growing number of people are finding ways to put unwanted gifts into the hands of more appreciative recipients.
- Trucks are not yet driving themselves out of warehouses and down the highways, but companies of all sizes – including General Motors, Google and Uber – are testing out the technology.
- U.S. trade representative wants Canada to raise its duty free threshold under renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement.
- Some observers say Canadian policy-makers will feel pressure to respond, either by reducing corporate rates or using other policy tools to make the country a more attractive investment destination.
- Establishments now run the risk of being shamed on social media for serving a glass of water with a straw.
- CEO highlights deals with autoparts suppliers that are expected to generate revenue in 2020.
- Newly built government buildings must produce as much energy as they consume by 2022, while new leases will only be signed by the government with improved energy efficiency standards.
- Between 2005 and 2016, non-hydroelectric renewables – wind, solar and biomass – grew from 1.5 per cent of total electricity generation in Canada to 7.2 per cent.
- Ottawa-area cannabis grower Canopy Growth says it expects being ready to begin production by May 2018.
- The estimated volume of cannabis consumed tended to increase over time from 1960 to 2015, due in part to the increase in consumption among adults
- Numerous Facebook, Twitter and chat room commenters reported two- to three-hour wait times for call centres and online chats.
- “If it doesn't look good here, it could look very, very nice somewhere else."
- Retail Council of Canada disagrees with findings.
- New data will estimate the number of homes in Canada's largest real estate markets owned by non-residents.
- Sky-high debt loads are one of the central bank governor's top concerns, he said after data showed the amount Canadians owe relative to their income hit a new high in the third quarter.
- The head of CIRA – the Ottawa-based organization that registers and manages the dot-ca domain names – said Thursday's vote will "chip away'' at a key pillar of the internet: equal treatment for all…
- The changes are designed to make it more difficult for owners to share their income with relatives who do not make significant contributions to their companies.
- Canadians are eating out more and can expect to pay extra to do so in 2018, suggests a forward-looking report into food prices.
- The long road to replacing Canada's aging fighter jets took a surprising turn Tuesday as the federal Liberal government added a caveat to its latest battle of the bidders: contenders deemed to be…
- WestJet and Delta Air Lines plan to form a joint venture that will enhance transborder service and deepen the relationship between the two companies.
- Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Air China Ltd. say they will be expanding their mutual codeshare services in time for the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism.
- The federal government's economic advisers are calling for more changes aimed at driving business investment and helping Canadians acquire new skills as they brace for the march of technology and its…
- The Ottawa-area pot producer is the largest of its kind in the country and has e-commerce operations and grow sites in six other provinces.
- Neighbourhood groups and local news broadcasts are now frequently reporting on thieves caught on home security cameras stealing packages left outside.
- Bombardier to face shareholders, new national real estate numbers and the end of corporate earnings season.
- "We are disappointed with our third quarter results, which came in below anticipated sales and profitability," CEO said.
- Cybersecurity is always a race between offence and defence but new tools are giving companies that employ them a leg up on those trying to steal their data.
- The Canadian company says it has agreed to help optimize select Qualcomm hardware platforms to work with BlackBerry's QNX software.
- One natural gas plant in Brampton, Ont., "gamed" the system for about $100 million.
- The bank is pointing to several positives, such as encouraging job and wage growth, sturdy business investment and the resilience of consumer spending.
- Rogers still wants rights to sports programming but doesn't have to own a team to have that, chief financial officer says.
- Bruce Linton calls the Scandinavian country a "stable, attractive" market with "attractive energy rates."
- Revenue for the three months ended Oct. 31 totalled $5.66 billion, up from $5.28 billion.
- Aphria is one of several voices advocating for pharmacies to be permitted to distribute medical cannabis.
- Ontario is envisioning a future in which millions of electric vehicles are on the roads, but analysts predict consumer uptake will remain far off the government target for 2020, despite tens of…
- New CRTC regulations on mobile phone contracts come into effect and four other stories to watch for in the Canadian business world this week.
- The service will initially be available in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia starting Dec. 4.
- Report comes four months after the two flights – one from Rome, the other from Brussels – sat on the tarmac in Ottawa for almost five and six hours, respectively, with passengers not allowed to…
- Parks Canada runs 47 national parks and 170 national heritage sites, in every province and territory.
- Customers have increasingly moved away from physical branches towards online and mobile apps, but banking has yet to reach its "Uberization" moment.
- Latest release of census data paints fresh picture of working life across the country
- The first two of four big Canadian banks reported year-end earnings this week, as both Scotiabank and Royal Bank of Canada saw an uptick in Q4 profits.
- As the Supreme Court prepares to hear a landmark case on provincial beer and liquor monopolies, a new poll indicates Canadians overwhelmingly want to tear down trade barriers to alcohol – and any…
- Meanwhile, union and opposition party leaders are urging the federal government to step in to aid the struggling print industry.
- Canadian banks line-up for year-end earnings, an AI forum and new Statistics Canada reports coming this week.
- Tourism operators from coast to coast were planning for big events and extra visitors, and in many cases the numbers have exceeded expectations even before the year draws to a close.
- Sobeys faces many of the same challenges in the industry: competition from new rivals, higher costs from rising minimum wages in some areas and technological change.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's support of "net neutrality" is encouraging but the concept should be enshrined in federal law to protect it from being dismantled, an open-internet activist said…
- The $5.6-million skating rink constructed on the east lawn of Parliament Hill will remain open to the public until the end of February – not just for three weeks as initially planned.
- Sears began the process of liquidating its remaining stores in October after failing to find a buyer.
- Canadian grocers have been increasing their e-commerce offerings following Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods which sparked speculation about its ambitions to grow food delivery in Canada.
- Health Canada offered hints Tuesday about the government's plans for legal pot, including, plain packaging and stern, stark health warnings like those found on tobacco products.
- In all, there were 150,000 employees with pay problems that needed correcting at the start of summer, and a value of over $520 million worth of mistakes.
- Nebraska regulators approved passage of TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline Monday, clearing the last major regulatory hurdle for the controversial $10-billion project but creating a new wrinkle by…
- Unifor, the union representing on-air and broadcasting technicians at 17 CTV stations, says Ottawa CTV 2 hosts Melissa Lamb and Lianne Laing are among those affected.
- College faculty in Ontario head back to their schools today, after a five-week strike was ended over the weekend with back-to-work legislation.
- Answers to the price fixing on bread products allegations, a big week for pipelines and other stories in Canadian business.
- In an increasingly digital world, most Canadians still carry physical money in their wallets and favour cash payments, especially for smaller sums, according to a new report by Canada's central bank.
- The venture will create a new Canadian home base for Amsterdam-based Green House Brands and Organa while Canopy Growth has the right to purchase all the cannabis products produced by Agripharm.
- The 12,000 college professors, instructors, counsellors and librarians have been off the job since Oct. 15, leaving some 500,000 students out of class.
- Cybersecurity experts fear government and corporate defensive capabilities are not keeping pace with growing ranks of sophisticated hackers, a sentiment underscored by recent events.
- It should take roughly a year to build and properly test a new system, based on Oracle's PeopleSoft human resources management software, PIPSC head says.
- Ontario will slash small business taxes and offer millions in incentives aimed at easing the transition to an increasing minimum wage as the province's Liberal government heads for a spring election.
- Revenue in its second quarter totalled $17.6 million, up from $8.5 million last year.
- The Canada Revenue Agency is seeking information from three Canadian banks about customer transactions linked to a major Israeli financial institution as part of a federal crackdown on offshore tax…
- Shoppers Drug Mart is looking to hire a medical marijuana brand manager as it tries to position itself in the burgeoning cannabis market, even though it is not currently legal to distribute the drug…
- Ride-hailing company Lyft is bringing its service to Canada. The company announced Monday that it is coming to Toronto in what will be its first expansion outside of the United States.
- NAFTA renegotiations, manufacturing numbers and more this week in Canadian business.
- New parents planning to begin parental leave on or after Dec. 3 will be able to spread their federal benefits over more months, but many will have to wait on provinces and their employers before they…
- Talks towards salvaging a Pacific Rim trade pact this weekend lost steam Friday as several countries, including Canada, expressed enough concerns that leaders cancelled a scheduled meeting to discuss…
- Quebec will forge ahead with plans to tax Netflix with or without the support of the federal government, the province's finance minister has said in a letter to his federal counterpart.
- The coalition, whose 17 members includes Canopy Growth Corp., has proposed advertising principles that are more akin to those used in the alcohol industry.
- The federal government is embarking on a regulatory overhaul to crack down on harassment in federal workplaces, from Parliament Hill to the telecom industry.
- Customers at Shoppers Drug Mart or any of Loblaw Companies Ltd.'s grocery stores will soon use a new, unified loyalty program that replaces Optimum and PC Plus points.
- Telecom and media giant BCE Inc. says it will buy Canadian home security service AlarmForce Industries Inc. in a deal worth about $166 million.
- Canadian negotiators are pushing for three key changes to the original Trans-Pacific Partnership as leaders of the remaining countries interested in reviving the controversial treaty prepare to meet…
- The so-called Paradise Papers lifts another veil on the often murky ways in which the wealthy stash their money in offshore accounts to avoid paying taxes.
- Clean Prosperity Summit in Ottawa, corporate earnings and a Bank of Canada economic update are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Striking faculty and the council representing Ontario's 24 colleges resumed bargaining talks Thursday as pressure mounts to end the labour dispute that's left half a million students out of class for…
- Social media giant's Q3 profit soars 79% to US$4.71B.
- The Competition Bureau has been cracking down on pricing practices in Canada in recent years.
- The Canadian economy hit reverse in August, its first monthly pullback since October last year.
- A new report says just five per cent of Canadian technology companies have a female founder and a similar fraction have a woman as CEO, figures which suggest the industry's gender diversity is…
- The Royal Canadian Mint says a phoney gold bar sold to a jeweller by an Ottawa bank may have looked like the real thing, but was actually a counterfeit.
- WestJet Airlines Ltd. saw its third-quarter profit grow by about 20 per cent compared with a year ago as it increased capacity and traffic.
- Canopy CEO Bruce Linton said the partnership marks the first major wine, beer and spirits producer to invest in legal cannabis and will lead to collaboration on cannabis-based drinks.
- The federal Liberals plan to shift just over $2 billion in planned infrastructure spending to future years, reflecting slower-than-anticipated spending on the file.
- Monument was formally unveiled on Saturday.
- Shopify's CEO addresses claims from what he called a "short-selling troll" and other stories to watch in Canadian business this week.
- TD Place capacity increased to 36,000 spectators
- Senior officials at the Department of National Defence are admitting that they will be challenged to make good on the Trudeau government's promise to buy billions of dollars in new military equipment…
- A deal between one of Canada's oldest retailers and a fast-growing U.S. startup that wants to convert portions of its flagship stores into shared offices is the latest evidence that coworking spaces…
- Shares of retailer Roots Corp. had a less-than-stellar initial public offering, plummeting more than 16 per cent on the stock's first day of trading.
- Aecon Group Inc. has signed a deal to be acquired by CCCC International Holding Ltd. in a deal that values the construction company $1.5 billion.
- The central bank said it held off this time in part because it expects the recent strength of the Canadian dollar to slow the rise in the pace of inflation.
- New figures should change the way Canada thinks about its real estate sector, experts say.
- Federal government promises $14.9 billion in fresh spending in plan that enhances child-benefit payments and bolsters working income tax benefits.
- While companies promise the trend toward automation won't cost workers their jobs, experts say the long-term outlook for salespeople and cashiers is bleak.
- The dispute is the latest in a consistent pattern of regulatory pushback against online businesses disrupting industries that have been slow to modernize.
- An interest rate decision, the release of fresh economic data and a federal economic update are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- "For a close-out deal, I would have thought the sale would be a bit higher."
- Experts say comments are risky when potential customers might be feeling especially vulnerable emotionally. But some companies might believe it helps humanize their brand.
- Amazon's deep pockets could make it harder for local startups to compete for talented employees at a time when Canada is already facing a shortage of skilled tech workers.
- Move aims to water down Morneau's proposal on passive-investment income, so that only three per cent of the "most-wealthy" privately owned corporations will have to pay higher taxes.
- Trade talks will be extended into 2018, and the next negotiating round is being pushed back in a tacit admission that negotiators aren't going to meet their original deadline for a deal by year-end.
- Despite its own shares falling as much as 9%, Ottawa-area pot producer Canopy Growth praised the regulator's move.
- Loblaw spokesman Kevin Groh said the grocery industry faces a variety of pressures and the announced job cuts don't relate to any single one, including rising minimum wage.
- European aircraft giant Airbus Group is shaking up the global airline business by buying a majority stake in Bombardier's CSeries program and assembling the plane in the U.S. to avoid import duties.
- Algonquin College president Cheryl Jensen said the campus would remain open even though all classes – except evening continuing education programs – are cancelled.
- The prime minister is to announce the reduction Monday, along with some changes to the tax reform proposals.
- The deadline for Amazon HQ2 bids, the release handful of earnings reports and the publication of fresh economic data are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- The move will put 12,000 of its employees out of a job.
- U.S. demands termination clause that would end NAFTA after five years, unless its member countries explicitly opted to renew it.
- Prospective franchisees should research the company, build an emergency fund and closely read the fine print on all documents before making a big capital investment, according to franchisees and…
- The company will spend $20 million to initially develop 1.3 million square feet and hopes to have product available as soon as July 1 next year when recreational marijuana sales are set to be…
- Classes at Algonquin would stop if the instructors choose to walk a picket line.
- Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to Mexico today in the aftermath of a day's worth of meetings in Washington, D.C., largely focused on saving the trilateral trade pact.
- Here's a shortlist of nine proposals from across Canada.
- The court overseeing Sears Canada's operations is set to hear a motion Friday seeking approval for the liquidation and wind down of the business.
- While the brewing industry in Canada has benefited from growth in the popularity of craft beer, Canadian-owned players can never match the reach and cheaper retail prices of international brewing…
- PM's trade talks in Washington, an update on Canada's construction industry and Toys R Us's proposed reorganization are among the events expected to make headlines in the coming days.
- Report by Ottawa-based consulting group Goss Gilroy Inc. says briefings on the rollout were focused only on positive news, and that the department overseeing the project had a strong culture against…
- Widespread global concern has been stoked by fears of U.S. surveillance on private citizens.
- TransCanada has cancelled plans for the Energy East pipeline and Eastern Mainline projects that were to take Alberta oilsands production to Quebec and New Brunswick.
- Shopify posted a prominent statement on its website Thursday morning, saying that it stands behind its mission and the success of the merchants that use its system.
- "We are nearing the end of the road... and quickly running out of money."
- Citron Research, an online stock commentary website whose reports have previously moved the direction of shares for the likes of Valeant and BlackBerry, claims the Ottawa-based firm's business model…
- TD has been ramping up its direct investment in cybersecurity by 30 to 35 per cent, compounded annually, each year.
- The government's upcoming national housing strategy will have a heavy focus on increasing the supply of affordable housing options, including rental units and Airbnb alone offers the potential for…
- Business leaders sent new letters to the federal government insisting the proposed tax changes, which the Liberals have said are aimed at creating more fairness in the system, will cause considerable…
- REIT says secondary markets generally have less growth potential than its holdings in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
- Canada is at the centre of research charting new ways to mine big data with implications for everything from better medical diagnoses to self-driving cars.
- The next chapter in Bombardier's trade dispute, GM labour negotiations and an employment update are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- The Canadian government's new cultural strategy all but snubs so-called legacy media, industry experts say, and left out some key measures that could have given a boost to struggling newspapers…
- Finance Minister Bill Morneau tried to reassure farmers Thursday that Ottawa's controversial tax proposals, if introduced, wouldn't impair their ability to bequeath the family farm to the next…
- BlackBerry Ltd. shares jumped as much as 13 per cent in early morning trading after it said revenue from its software and services business hit a record in the latest quarter.
- Another Canadian grocery store and pharmacy chain conglomerate could be on the horizon as Metro Inc. and Jean Coutu Group are "engaged in exclusive discussions" about a roughly $4.5-billion merger.
- An agreement that Netflix will invest at least $500 million in original productions in Canada is set to be part of a long-awaited reboot of Canada's cultural policy.
- Besides announcing the new name, WestJet said Wednesday it plans to start advance ticket sales in early 2018.
- Ontario's plan to hike minimum wage to $15 an hour will cost the province's economy as many as 90,000 jobs by 2020, according to a new report from TD Bank.
- Bombardier's hopes for breaking into the U.S. commercial aviation market took a massive blow on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a new "European Champion" also emerged, hurting the firm's rail prospects overseas.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called on Canada's small-and-medium sized businesses to embrace globalization and help deepen what he termed the "Canada-China friendship" by exploring the market…
- Published reports say ride-hailing company Uber could be about to cease operations in Quebec.
- Round three of NAFTA negotiations, Alibaba's founder comes to Canada and analysts watch for hints of future interest rate hikes in Poloz's latest speech.
- As Transcontinental sells off its weekly newspaper portfolio, many of its former employees are jumping at the chance to get into the publishing business by snapping up the publications.
- Mastermind Toys has carved out a nice, profitable niche within the toy business, according to retail analyst Bruce Winder, the co-founder and partner of Retail Advisors Network.
- It's the third such deadline for the design competition, which is the most recent – and arguably most politically sensitive – phase in the entire $60-billion plan to build 15 warships.
- As of Thursday, over 98 per cent of Canadian goods will be able to enter the EU without tariffs, compared with only 25 per cent a day earlier, which the federal government says will improve export…
- It includes a feature that allows users to upload a photo of a product they like – be it in a magazine, another store or on a passerby – and see recommendations of similar items at Simons.
- A Gatineau medical marijuana producer says its processed products have been certified as kosher, just in time for one of the High Holidays on the Jewish calendar.
- Air Canada is seeking a credit card partner for its new loyalty program which it says will help improve the bond with passengers and drive increased profits.
- The company says this investment in new technology and equipment should help it increase production of new and innovative products, as consumer tastes develop and demand is rising for different kinds…
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dropped the gloves Monday in his fight with Boeing, saying the government won't do business with a company that he's accusing of attacking Canadian industry and trying…
- Toys "R" Us says the "vast majority" of its approximately 1,600 Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores around the world and its web portals continue to operate as usual.
- Stats Can pumping out data from July, Canadian consumer rights conference and CETA comes into effect.
- Researchers and newspaper entrepreneurs are seeing opportunities for upstart media outlets to thrive in Ontario communities.
- Tom Anselmi – the new Ottawa Senators president and CEO – said earlier this week that the organization is hoping to receive some form of government assistance when it’s ready to build a new arena…
- "When you have such large expansion goals and projections, then it makes sense to go forward with an IPO," analyst says.
- CAA says it partnered with Equifax on its identity protection program and is notifying the roughly 10,000 members who participated that they may have had sensitive data divulged in the security breach
- Unionization drive follows a controversy over bonuses paid to several top Postmedia executives while the company cut staff.
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- The airline expects agreement will allow it to expand its presence in certain regional markets.
- Gender wage gap persists, despite women's incomes growing more than five times faster than their male counterparts
- Increase would be phased in gradually and would rise with inflation, as scheduled, from $11.40 currently to $11.60 in October, to $14 an hour on Jan. 1, 2018 and $15 the following year.
- "These are not global hubs that can handle dozens and dozens of aircraft on the ground at a single time."
- The Ottawa-area firm and its German subsidiary Spektrum Cannabis have signed a supply license agreement with Spain's Alcaliber.
- With province planning to have only 40 stores across Ontario by next year, Ottawa-area pot producer Canopy Growth looks to fill gap with mail-order service.
- A housing update, the release of census data on consumer spending and more meeting over the federal government's tax reforms are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- "Illicit cannabis dispensaries are not legal now and will not be legal retailers under the new model."
- The team struggled to sell out the building last season, even in the playoffs.
- Shares of Transat plummeted 9.2 per cent at $9.15 on the Toronto Stock Exchange even though it profits nearly tripled during the summer.
- Meanwhile, Canada's biggest banks are poised to benefit from Wednesday’s surprise interest rate hike.
- Land & Buildings Investment Management has urged the company to tap into its real estate holdings, including the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York alone estimated to be worth $3.7…
- Ottawa-based Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance among organizations opposing the change.
- Analysts widely anticipated a second rate hike in the coming months, but the timing of Wednesday's move came sooner than most had predicted.
- Head of BlackBerry QNX says autonomous vehicle race is also driving developments in areas like artificial intelligence and neural network computing.
- Analysts say sale of construction firm will draw players across Europe, the U.S. and China looking to size up the company's – and Canada's – potential.
- Motorists will be keeping an eye on gas prices as the U.S. Gulf Coast cleans up after Hurricane Harvey.
- Air Transat captain said he considered keeping passengers aboard the delayed aircraft to be the lesser of two evils.
- In Ottawa, the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance says the “ill-conceived” legislation could end up hurting entrepreneurs and small businesses.
- Canada's big five financial institutions are charging ahead with steadfast optimism in their outlook.
- The sturdy GDP data arrives with the Bank of Canada widely expected to once again hike its benchmark rate in the coming weeks.
- Investigator's report found multiple areas of dispute between the airline, the airport and the private operator that provides ground services in Ottawa.
- Experts say the investment will pay back in dividends through goodwill and increased revenue as even die-hard fans have become accustomed to the new norm of stadiums bearing corporate names.
- Commercial customers across Canada say they're feeling good about the country's prospects, according to Scotiabank executive vice-president James McPhedran.
- Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport says on its website that it should reopen for commercial traffic on Thursday at noon local time.
- The company says it's starting with 27 sellers, who will be offering products ranging from diapers to sporting goods.
- A blunt October 2016 report on education and training says companies believe the "majority of graduates are unprepared for the workforce."
- Some federal employees still being underpaid, overpaid or in some cases not paid at all.
- While chains such as Sears struggle to survive a changing retail landscape, the 177-year-old company is gaining fans among millennials and older shoppers.
- NAFTA negotiations, (more) bank earnings and an economic check-up are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Three months into the fiscal year, the public books are on track to meet the Trudeau government's deficit projection of $28.5 billion, an update on federal finances said Friday.
- Locally, Cominar owns the Vanguard Building at 171 Slater St., three lowrise office buildings at 700, 750 and 770 Palladium Dr. in Kanata and the 184,000-square-foot office building at 400 Cooper St…
- The bank posted third-quarter net income of $1.1 billion, while revenue was steady at $4.1 billion.
- OREA proposes raising maximum fines for salespeople who violate a code of ethics under the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act to $50,000.
- In order to stand out, many brands are advertising their culture and mission statements in job postings so employees can choose the post that best fits their lifestyle and personality.
- Minimum wage is currently set to rise from $11.60 in October to $14 in January, and $15 in 2019.
- Barclays Capital analyst says dividend increase was twice as big as expected and overall performance was better than anticipated.
- The federal government will consider what to do with admission fees for national parks beyond Canada's 150th birthday after this year's free parks program has proven to be exceptionally popular.
- "The payback is not what it used to be."
- Analyst says "intense competitive environment" means airline still faces long-term challenges.
- Modernization of federal purchasing practices includes "social procurement," where the government uses contracts for goods and services to achieve broader policy goals such as increasing the…
- Bank earnings, the release of retail sales data and another court date for Sears Canada are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Nationally, inflation picked up its pace last month for the first time since January as the annualized rate accelerated to 1.2 per cent.
- There are signs that traditional retailers are gaining traction online in the face of intense competition from Amazon.com.
- Amazon issued refunds to customers who had bought potentially-shady solar eclipse glasses on its site, saying it could not confirm that glasses came from a recommended manufacturer.
- Buildings are responsible for about one-third of the energy use in the country.
- With CIBC ranking low among Canada's big banks in terms of digital offerings, analyst says the deal could spur some needed investment.
- Canada would host 10 of the 80 World Cup matches under the proposed bid
- Ontario's third-largest grocery chain said it "will spare no effort" to manage higher labour costs.
- $500,000 for the fund will come from money set aside to pay bonuses under a key employee retention plan.
- Proposed legislation would raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, require equal pay for part-time workers and expand personal emergency leave.
- Montreal-headquartered WSP is Ottawa’s largest engineering firm with some 400 local employees.
- List of objectives include opening more access to government procurement, freeing up professional mobility, protecting Canadian rights to supply management and reform of the investor-state dispute…
- Dymon, which currently has eight facilities, claims it controls 80 per cent of Ottawa's self-storage market.
- Murray led modern-day Senators to their first and only Stanley Cup Finals appearance in 2007 before being appointed the sixth general manager in team history.
- First round of NAFTA renegotiations start Wednesday in Washington.
- The contest, a cornerstone of the Liberal's so-called innovation agenda, is designed to encourage academia and businesses to work together on strategies to boost fast-growing sectors.
- Netflix's standard plan will now cost a dollar more, or $10.99 a month, to watch content on two screens at a time.
- Ottawa airport reiterates it was ready to help and says Air Transat had "many options available"
- "We have to get past stereotypes and into skills"
- The company says it has 60 million active users and 2.5 million active writers each month.
- Study finds 10%t of hosts account for nearly half of the $430 million yearly revenue in three major Canadian cities.
- Pot producers need space – and lots of it – to grow thousands of plants, making rural areas or former manufacturing towns a natural fit for their operations.
- Ottawa-based Kinaxis, Espial, Quarterhill and Calian will all report quarterly earnings in the coming days.
- Company has been struggling in recent years to ward off the likes of Tim Hortons, Starbucks and McDonald's in the hyper-competitive cafe industry.
- Next generation of exchange-traded funds are gaining ground as they look to improve on that by using additional criteria such as volatility, valuation, quality and size to limit the stocks held in…
- Same-store sales fall for second consecutive quarter amid franchisee dispute.
- But the airline is pointing fingers at airport
- Service launched in Ottawa in July 2015, about a year after Loblaw rolled out a similar program in the Toronto area.
- Carrier posts $48.4M Q2 profit
- Government procurement is likely to become one of the toughest issues the Liberal government will have to deal with during the NAFTA talks that start next month.
- Tap-and-pay cards and digital wallets increasingly replace bills and coins, saving merchants and customers precious time by not having to fumble with cash at the queue.
- Shopify’s earnings, jobs data and a timely talk by a tobacco executive are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- The unionized workers are employed by Swissport, a company that services 30 airlines at the airport including Transat and Sunwing, and large global airlines such as Cathay Pacific, KLM, Lufthansa,…
- Local clean-tech firm believes it’s possible to develop “carbon negative” fuels that priced competitively with fossil fuels.
- Decision boiled down to simple economics – a world market awash in liquefied natural gas, which has driven down prices, Malaysia's Petronas says.
- The International Monetary Fund expects Canada to lead the G7 for economic growth this year. The IMF raised its outlook for Canada as part of its latest world economic outlook update.
- Upward march fuelled by Bank of Canada decision to raise benchmark interest rate
- The marijuana sector has been lobbying the federal government for the right to brand their products, arguing that not being able to promote in stores or on packaging will prevent them from being able…
- A GDP update, a political talk about a pipeline expansion and a slew of corporate earnings are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- The annual pace of inflation slowed once again last month as lower gasoline and electricity prices helped offset higher costs in most other categories, Statistics Canada said Friday.
- The federal government will find a way to create 15,000 green jobs over three years, even after falling well short of a smaller goal last year, Canada's labour minister says.
- Rogers Communications is reporting a 35 per cent increase in second-quarter net income, beating analyst estimates.
- The federal government is on the cusp of launching an overhaul of the computer systems running key social safety net programs, and hoping to avoid seeing another IT project become mired i
- The federal government is facing calls, including warnings from BlackBerry's co-founder, to be particularly vigilant when the upcoming NAFTA talks shift to intellectual property.
- The federal government is proposing measures to tighten what it calls "unfair" loopholes for private corporations that enable many wealthy Canadians, including professionals like some doc
- The dairy sector was excluded from the original NAFTA deal in 1994, but the supply management system, which limits the amount of dairy that can be imported into Canada without high tariffs, has long…
- The Trudeau government is extending public consultations to find out what Canadians want to see in a new North American Free Trade Agreement.
- Canada's spy agency is facing questions about its workplace culture amid allegations that senior officials foster a prejudice and distrust for Muslims employees, who are seen as "essentia
- Sears Canada's plan to pay out millions in bonuses to keep execs and key staff on board while not paying severance to laid-off workers is being met with shock and disbelief.
- Inflation figures, a meeting of Canada's premiers and several key corporate earning reports are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Sears Canada also strikes deal over benefit and pension payments to retired employees.
- But possibility of NAFTA renegotiation, oil price decline could present difficult challenges ahead.
- The head of WestJet has stepped up his fight against the growing push to unionize the airline's staff, telling them to resist organized labour's pitch because it will chomp into their pay
- Tarek Mnaimne has been considering dipping his toes into the Canadian real estate market, particularly in Toronto or Montreal, but the rate hike from the central bank is giving him pause.
- The Canadian dollar is soaring to levels not seen in nearly a year after the Bank of Canada announced it was hiking its key lending rate for the first time since 2010.
- The Bank of Canada has hiked its benchmark interest rate to 0.75 per cent from 0.5 per cent, its first increase in nearly seven years, amid expectations of stronger economic growth this year.
- There were expectations that the Liberal government would finally start to unravel the problem with its new defence policy last month, which promised an extra $62 billion for the military over the…
- Cogeco Communications inked the biggest acquisition in its 60-year history on Monday with a $1.4-billion deal to buy the MetroCast cable systems and expand its U.S. presence.
- People are increasingly seeking out museums as a primary source of information, and in turn leading institutions to think a bit differently about how they do things.
- Ontario's bid to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour – a move that is feared by businesses but has the support of some prominent economists – is being put to the public this week.
- The latest developments in the Sears saga, an expected rise in interest rates and the release of fresh real estate data are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Postmedia Network Canada Corp. is reporting a $13-million net profit in its fiscal third quarter, as cost savings more than offset an 11.1 per cent decline in overall revenue.
- Canadians are starting to take note that the key number determining how much they pay for a mortgage is very likely going to soon go up.
- China steadfastly denies launching cyberattacks, including the 2014 assault on the National Research Council in Ottawa. The government blamed a sophisticated state-sponsored Chinese entity for the…
- Despite slumping passenger car sales, for the first time more than one million new vehicles have been sold in Canada by the midway mark of the year.
- PwC says the initial public offering market in Canada has bounced back, posting a steady recovery through the first half of the year after a dismal 2016.
- Paper Maple Leaf flags soaked by an early morning downpour quickly turned into makeshift fans to ward off sticky afternoon warmth Saturday as thousands of people squelched and squished th
- Sturdy economic growth and a central bank survey showing renewed business optimism reinforced expectations that Canada's first interest rate hike since 2010 could be less than two weeks a
- New data on jobs, trade and construction will paint a clearer picture of Canada's economic health this week.
- It's a great time for Canadian startups to attract top talent from south of the border as the U.S.
- Ontario is proposing banning the practice of double ending, in which a real estate agent represents both a buyer and a seller in a transaction.
- With the Bank of Canada nearing its next policy decision, expectations of an interest-rate hike increased Wednesday after governor Stephen Poloz reiterated that his 2015 cuts appeared to
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought Tuesday to assuage public fears and political complaints that the Liberal government's decision to allow the Chinese takeover of a Canadian satellite
- Beer drinkers in two Ontario communities can now have their brew of choice brought straight to their door.
- Ottawa’s largest marijuana producer significantly raised its revenues, product volumes, expenses and patient base in fiscal 2017 as the high-growth company prepares to take advantage of Canada’s…
- The Trailer Park Boys, Nova Scotia's supposedly dopey mockumentary stars, are amassing a business empire spanning an online comedy network, production studio, beverage deals, marijuana br
- It's been said that Canadians are not brash about their patriotism, but you wouldn't know it from the variety of merchandise, big and small, being snapped up in advance of Canada's 150th
- Ottawa-area pot producer Canopy Growth releases Q4 earnings on Tuesday.
- Air Canada's plans to develop its own frequent flyer program are one of several digitization initiatives the airline is pursuing to meet the varying needs of its 45 million passengers a y
- BlackBerry CEO John Chen defended his plan to grow the software business as its shares tumbled Friday after reporting revenue that fell short of expectations.
- The success of bitcoin has spurred the launch of hundreds of copycat digital payment systems looking to cash in on the popularity of the cryptocurrency.
- Sears Canada (TSX:SCC) said it plans to close 59 locations, including two in the National Capital Region, and cut about 2,900 jobs under a court-supervised restructuring after it was granted protec
- Provincial subsidies to encourage the use of electric vehicles are the most expensive, least effective way to help cut greenhouse gas emissions, the Montreal Economic Institute says in a
- The Source is staging a transformation to turn its stores into electronics playgrounds in an effort to boost sales as the consumer technology industry faces pressure on multiple fronts, i
- Sears Canada's stock plunged Wednesday morning following a report that it's preparing to seek court protection from creditors.
- The Bank of Canada is embarking on a new mission with its soon-to-be-opened museum to show people just how much fun monetary policy can be.
- The Trudeau government is sticking with its deadline to legalize recreational marijuana by July 2018, despite provincial fears that there's not enough time to address the legal, social an
- A Tim Hortons franchisee is seeking a class-action lawsuit against parent company Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR), alleging it improperly used money from a national advertising
- Robert Campeau, the former real estate mogul who once controlled the Bloomingdale's and Macy's department store chains in the United States, has died at 93.
- Amazon's purchase of Whole Foods gives the e-commerce giant a foothold in Canada's grocery industry and could pressure supermarket chains to step up their game in an already competitive e
- BlackBerry annual general meeting among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Cellphone companies will soon no longer be allowed to charge customers to unlock their devices, Canada's telecom regulator said Thursday as it unveiled sweeping changes to the wireless co
- U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated a big-money political donor and philanthropist with personal ties to the coal industry as the next American ambassador to Canada.
- Paying with plastic could become more costly for consumers
- Canadian economy could lose between 1.5 million and 7.5 million jobs in the next 10 to 15 years due to automation.
- A Montreal startup said Thursday it is getting US$102 million from Microsoft, Intel and several other investors to fund the company's goal of becoming a leader in artificial intelligence,
- 'Mushy middle' department stores feel the squeeze as luxury and discount expand
- The Bank of Canada is encouraged by a broadening of economic strength, which includes gains across 70 per cent of industries, a top official said Monday, in what was widely seen as a "haw
- Canada's interconnected banks are vulnerable to a cascading series of cyberattacks that could undermine broad confidence in the financial system, the Bank of Canada warns.
- Marijuana industry insiders say they have met with the operators of Canada's largest stock exchange to devise a policy on investing in the U.S., where growing and selling cannabis violate
- Here are some of the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead:
- Hudson's Bay Co. said Thursday it is cutting 2,000 jobs across North America to help it compete in an increasingly tough retail environment made more challenging with the rise in online shopping.
- The Bank of Montreal's CEO is downplaying the consequences that would come from a possible correction in house prices, saying the real estate market "essentially heals itself."
- Canada's financial system is becoming increasingly exposed to economic shocks as household debt levels continue to climb and major housing markets remain red hot, the Bank of Canada said Thursday.
- The plan calls for adding various military capabilities, such as the ability to conduct offensive cyberattacks, the purchase of armed drones and the addition of 5,000 more full- and part-time troops.
- Since co-founding the Green Organic Dutchman, a medical cannabis producer based in Ancaster, Ont., Jeannette VanderMarel says she has often found herself the only woman in a room full of
- Canada's new foreign policy will involve spending billions on "hard power" military capability because the country can't rely on an American ally that has turned inward, says Foreign Affa
- Nearly one in five first-time homebuyers received help with a down payment from a family member, according to a survey conducted by the federal housing agency released Tuesday.
- A government source says the former U.S. embassy across from Parliament Hill is set to become a space dedicated to First Nations, Metis and Inuit people.
- Ontario businesses with at least 20 employees should do their part to tackle unemployment rates among the disabled community by committing to hire at least one person from that demographi
- Canada's capital will do everything it can to prevent an attack when it hosts the country's 150th birthday next month but no amount of preparation can guarantee 100 per cent safety, Ottaw
- Here are some of the events expected to make headlines in the coming days.
- The federal government's bug-addled public service pay system saw a fresh spike in problems last month, the result of new labour contracts and summer hiring, officials said Friday.
- BlackBerry Ltd. shares surged nearly 11 per cent on the Toronto Stock Exchange after a research report identified the company as a likely target for an acquisition.
- Canada's economy picked up steam in the first three months of this year, driven by consumer spending, a turnaround in business investment, and the housing market, the national statistics
- Internet and mobile providers must invest in infrastructure to keep up with a booming consumer appetite for entertainment both at home and on the go, Bell Canada Enterprises CEO George Co
- Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) reported a 30 per cent surge in profits Tuesday, closing out a quarter that saw Canada's five biggest banks beat expectations, largely thanks to lower than anticipate
- The Canadian government says it expects negotiations to start this summer for a new North American Free Trade Agreement: "NAFTA negotiations will start in August – not September," Foreign
- Business advocates say Wynne is ‘broadsiding small business owners’
- Nortel Canada's long-suffering creditors will finally begin to receive their share of more than US$4 billion to be distributed under a plan approved in January, eight years after the form
- Here are some of the events expected to make headlines in the coming days.
- An Ottawa hair stylist whose scissors tended to the tresses of some of the country's biggest political players has died.
- Canada is planning to champion the benefits of free trade and action on climate change at the G7 Summit in Taormina, Sicily, even as U.S.
- Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard says he will begin the process of adopting back-to-work legislation Monday if there is no agreement in the province's construction strike.
- RBC, TD Bank also post higher profits
- Uncertainties continue to obscure the economy's stronger-than-expected start to the year, the Bank of Canada said Wednesday as it stuck with its trendsetting interest rate of 0.5 per cent.
- Quebec construction sites fell idle Wednesday after a union alliance representing about 175,000 workers launched an unlimited general strike, crippling activity on major projects such as the Champl
- An update on federal finances, an interest rate announcement and bank earnings are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- The country's annual inflation rate once again rang in at 1.6 per cent last month as higher energy costs offset a seventh consecutive decline in grocery store prices, Statistics Canada said Friday.
- The federal government hinted Thursday that Boeing should not take future military contracts with Canada for granted, a veiled threat that coincided with a spat between the aerospace giant and riva
- The Canadian craft beer market still has room to expand even as growth in the United States begins to run out of steam, the head of Molson Coors Canada said Wednesday.
- Minister says new rules will mean people who are legitimate passengers can't be denied boarding or removed from the plane against their will.
- Ontario is planning to scrap the independent tribunal that adjudicates planning and development disputes and set up a new one that will give municipalities more power.
- Governments from across the country will meet next month to debate a key question about Canada's eventual recreational-marijuana market: How much should users pay for their pot?
- The number of gasoline stations in Canada grew for the second consecutive year in 2016 after a 10-year decline that resulted in the loss of one in five outlets.
- Lumber lobbying, beer meetings and an inflation update are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Moody's Investors Service has downgraded Canada's six big banks in another worrying sign about growing consumer debt and housing prices.
- The increasing number and intensity of natural disasters in Canada pushed the federal government's bills for federal help to $360 million a year since 2011 – three times what the annual cost was in
- The federal government is hoping to find strength in numbers as it tries to stamp out the illicit marijuana market.
- Company originally planned to award Beaudoin and top five executives compensation hikes of nearly 50%
- The Ottawa RedBlacks say tickets for the 2017 Grey Cup are moving at a brisk pace, which is welcome news for the CFL after organizers of the 2016 league championship in Toronto struggled to fill th
- The recreational marijuana industry is expected to take a sip of less than one per cent initially out of annual Canadian alcohol sales once it becomes legal, a new analysis says.
- A regulation requiring restaurants in Ontario to display calorie counts on menus is "overly simplistic," Freshii said Tuesday after inspectors were dispatched to ensure the company was co
- The Ontario government is selling what it expects to be its final offering of shares in Hydro One, a move it says could raise more than $3 billion for the province.
- The Senate defence committee released a report Monday blasting the Trudeau government's "political decision" to purchase Super Hornet fighter jets, while all but endorsing the F-35 stealth fighter.
- The federal government says a new research lab that aims to get the most of out the country's finite wireless spectrum will eventually help Canadians avoid more dropped calls, spotty rece
- Marijuana industry trailblazer Chuck Rifici is turning to streaming – a business model often used in mining – to tackle what he says are growing pains facing the rapidly expanding sector.
- The CEO of the parent company of Tim Hortons is brushing off skepticism that the British will embrace its double-doubles and Timbits as it readies to open its first location in the United Kingdom n
- Here are some of the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- The Ontario government says it is prepared to lower corporate taxes, if necessary, in order to keep the province competitive with the U.S.
- Air Canada says a 16 per cent increase in operating costs due to higher fuel prices and other items has resulted in a $37-million loss for the first quarter.
- The CEO and chairman of Loblaw Companies says he hasn't ruled out the possibility of selling recreational marijuana, a slight shift in position for Canada's largest grocery and drugstore chain.
- The company that operates most of Ontario's power grid is reporting a 20 per cent drop in first-quarter profit.
- The ranks of seniors grew by 20 per cent between 2011 and 2016, the fastest rate the census has recorded in 70 years, the numbers show. The census counted 5.9 million seniors and 5.8 million youth in…
- The National Energy Board says two-thirds of Canada's electricity supply now comes from renewable sources such as hydro, wind power and solar energy.
- Canada's free-trade pact with Europe is poised to produce "modest" economic gains that work out to an average annual income boost of $220 per Canadian, the federal budget watchdog says in a new…
- Shareholders in Valeant Pharmaceuticals used the company's annual general meeting Tuesday as a forum to vent their gripes with the struggling drugmaker.
- WestJet Airlines Ltd. has placed a firm order for 10 Boeing Dreamliners, which will have the range and fuel efficiency to serve new destinations in Asia, South America and expand the airline's…
- The U.S. government is investigating whether General Motors should add about 312,000 vehicles to a 2015 recall for headlights that can suddenly go dark.
- More dirt on the Agrium-Potash merger, two annual meetings and national job statistics are all ahead this week in Canadian business.
- Bombardier is rejecting Boeing's claim in a complaint filed with the U.S. government that it has dumped its new CSeries commercial jet into the United States at below cost.
- Ontario's Liberal government delivered its first balanced budget in a decade on Thursday. Here are five things you need to know about the financial plan.
- Ontario's Liberal government is promising to inject billions of new dollars into health care in its first balanced budget in a decade, a fiscal plan designed to appeal to nearly everyone in the…
- Members of a Canadian class-action lawsuit against Volkswagen can submit claims for reimbursement starting on Friday after an Ontario judge ordered the car manufacturer to pay $2.1 billion to…
- Canada's science minister says universities aren't doing the heavy lifting to appoint more female research chairs, so she wants to force their hands.
- A boom in craft distilling in the United States and increasing demand from curious millennials acquiring a palate for well-made spirits have inspired a burgeoning microdistillery scene in Canada,…
- Celebrity investor and reality-TV star Kevin O'Leary is quitting the federal Conservative leadership race and throwing his support behind Quebec rival Maxime Bernier.
- Bell Canada says it's on the cusp of launching a new streaming product to attract customers who prefer to watch video such as Netflix through the Internet instead of traditional TV services.
- The owner of Tim Hortons and Burger King is reporting flat sales at its established locations in the first quarter but a nine per cent increase in revenue, which was above analyst estimates.
- President Donald Trump's surprisingly caustic complaints about trade with Canada in recent days could be setting the stage for a broader renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agr
- Metro Inc. was able to increase its profit and beat analyst estimates for the second quarter, despite an overall decline in Canadian food prices.
- The United States has fired the opening shot in a latest softwood-lumber war against Canada, with the Trump administration announcing its first batch of duties on imported wood in the neighbourhood…
- Statistics Canada says wholesale sales fell 0.2 per cent to $58.9 billion in February, led by lower sales in the personal and household goods and the food, beverage and tobacco subsectors.
- Softwood lumber duties, provinces submitting their annual budgets, and talks about a trade deal with China are all on the docket for this week.
- Ottawa inflation rate falls
- WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) will launch a new discount carrier later this year in a bid to offer travellers a no-frills, low-cost option, the company said on Thursday.
- Ontario is following British Columbia's lead, promising to introduce a tax on foreign homebuyers that the province hopes will help cool the frantic housing market, easing concerns about a
- Canada's clean technology sector, once pegged as a growth industry with the potential to be worth $50 billion by the year 2022, is bleeding money and falling behind international competit
- Pharmaceutical distributors say they have a ready-made system for marijuana distribution that they say is far superior to mail-order pot.
- Rogers Communications Inc. reported a nearly 28 per cent jump in net income for its first quarter, a day before new CEO Joe Natale formally takes the helm of the company.
- Indochino is mulling over the idea of an initial public offering following the recent splash Canadian retailers Aritzia and Canada Goose made in their trading debuts, says the CEO of the
- A senior Bank of Canada official says while the country's poised to reap economic benefits from technological progress, it must also brace for potentially painful side effects like job losses and g
- New Royal LePage survey finds Ottawa home prices up 5.6% in Q1
- Ottawa may have a reputation as a quiet government city, but there are a number of ways the capital is loosening its collar and transforming ahead of Canada's 150th birthday – a time when 1.75 mill
- Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa is giving strong hints that the government's much-anticipated house affordability package will include measures targeting real estate speculators, o
- Some of the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- Adults 18 and older will be able to legally buy and cultivate small amounts of marijuana for personal use, while selling the drug to a minor will become a serious new criminal offence under the fed
- Loblaw said Thursday that it plans to open 30 new stores and renovate more than 500 existing stores as it continues to adapt to changes in the food retail sector.
- The Bank of Canada held its trendsetting interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite a recent run of stronger-than-expected data, saying it believes the economy has yet to show it can stick to th
- Moody's Investors Service has released a report that identifies Canada as one of four Aaa-rated countries that are exposed to a potential housing market correction.
- A new analysis says governments can wrestle recreational-pot proceeds away from criminals – just so long as they're not
- Canada will introduce new legislation this spring that will address the problem of travellers being bumped from flights, the federal government said Monday, as the violent dragging of a passenger o
- Bombardier appears unable to shake off public anger over hefty pay packages to its senior executives.
- Here are some of the events and issues expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
- A new internal-trade deal that will remove domestic trade barriers is expected to add billions of dollars to the economy, but an agreement on booze will have to wait.
- After recent rounds of mass layoffs, Postmedia is warning that it still needs to cut costs after revenue plummeted by 13.5 per cent in its latest quarter.
- Hudson's Bay Co. says it's focused on cutting costs as it faces a challenging retail environment in Canada and abroad, but that doesn't mean it has completely shut the door on acquisitions.
- Rogers' ratings for Leafs games are up 27 per cent over last year, while numbers for Hockey Night in Canada, seen Saturday nights on CBC through an arrangement with Rogers, are up nine per cent for…
- Homegrown artists from the worlds of music, dance and theatre, visual and media arts will converge for the National Arts Centre's Canada Scene festivals which coincide with Canada 150 commemoration
- Allegations of aggressive, and in some cases illegal, sales practices at several of Canada's biggest banks have put top
- Two of Canada's friendliest provinces are in a polite tug of war over which can claim bragging rights as the catalyst of
- Canada's economy hit a pothole in February, as an unexpected trade deficit broke up a series of recent positive surprises.
- Upstart Conservative and New Democrat candidates gave their heavily favoured Liberal rivals a bit of a scare Monday in a
- Ontario's first cap-and-trade auction sold out all current allowances, giving the new market a strong start, but the pro
- A company that lost a $428-million federal contract in 2007 is calling on Canada's top court to weigh in on the long-run
- Bombardier further retreated Sunday on a hefty pay increase to six senior executives, announcing they would defer receiv
- Positive economics: The week will kick off Monday with the release of the Bank of Canada's business out
- The economy kicked off the year with a bang, rising faster than expected in January, providing further evidence of robust growth but not enough to alter expectations that the central bank will main
- BlackBerry's shares jumped Friday after it reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results and said it would be expanding its software licensing business following its decision last year to stop
- Producers want permission to brand their products and provide medical cannabis on a tax-free basis.
- The Ontario government will be setting up a stand-alone regulator to oversee the province's home builders.
- As governments across Canada fund services with billions in deficit spending, Quebec announced a third consecutive balanced budget Tuesday containing modest personal income-tax cuts.
- BlackBerry says it's opening its current smartphone operating system to competitors such as IBM, AirWatch and Citrix, allowing them to manage BlackBerry 10 devices in corporate workplaces.
- A new report is urging the Trudeau Liberals to make their new, experimental infrastructure bank a centre for helping cities and provinces sell off existing assets, rather than just helping to build
- The Trudeau government is still wrestling with how to tax recreational pot, even as it indicates it's poised to introduce long-awaited legalization legislation next month in advance of April 20 – t
- Citing senior federal sources, CBC News and the Globe and Mail reported that the Liberal government is planning to table legislation ahead of April 20, a symbolic date on which festivals are held…
- Fewer Canadians are being turned away at the land border in recent months despite mounting concerns that Donald Trump's immigration policies are making it much harder to cross
- Here are some of the events that are expected to make headlines in the days ahead:
- The annual pace of inflation in Canada ticked lower in February as higher prices for gasoline were offset in part by declining costs for fresh fruit and vegetables.
- The Trudeau government unveiled a budgetary crystal ball Wednesday that foresees slightly smaller deficits and a growth-lifting plan that places "big bets" on what the feds predict will be high-pot
- The future is coming at you, fast, and the Liberal government says it knows you're getting anxious – and potentially angry.
- The amount Canadians owe compared with how much they earn hit another record high last year.
- An Ottawa vibrator maker accused of secretly tracking the intimate habits of thousands of its customers through a smartphone app has agreed to spend $5 million to settle a privacy lawsuit in the Un
- A Halifax-based law firm has launched a class-action lawsuit against Ottawa-area pot firm Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) and i
- Ontario's top court will not hear an appeal from two former Nortel Networks Corp.
- Canopy Growth Corp.
- A security breach at Statistics Canada's main website prompted the government to shut down a number of services over the
- An $800-million commitment central to the Trudeau government's economic growth strategy is expected to be divvied up wit
- Corporate ledger: Just a smattering of earnings this week. Some notables include Quebecor, HNZ Group and Spin Master.
- A foreign buyers' tax is back on the table in Ontario, with the finance minister saying Thursday it's one possible option he's looking at to cool the housing market.
- If the Trudeau government plans to take steps to address the economic risks of the Donald Trump presidency, they won't be in the upcoming federal budget.
- Government officials say they've turned the corner in trying to fix the troubled Phoenix civil service pay system.
- The federal government unveiled a two-pronged effort Thursday aimed at improving Canada's ability to foster growth at a time when a rising tide of protectionism threatens to hurt the country's econ
- Finance Minister Bill Morneau will introduce the federal government's latest budget on March 22, his first amid the econ
- Mining for money: The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada holds its annual convention in Toronto from Sunday until Wednesday.
- Blackberry's shift from smartphone maker to a software company is complete but branding remains challenging for the company with a legacy in hardware design, says one of its top executives.
- Mitel Networks Corp. (TSX:MNW) says it will sell its mobile division in a deal worth more than $385 million.
- Self-driving vehicles are hitting Ontario streets, after the province became the first in Canada to open a pilot project to test the automated vehicles on public roads.
- The Business Development Bank of Canada is launching a $135 million fund that will invest in entrepreneurial startup companies in the energy and clean technology sector.
- A settlement has been reached to end a lengthy battle over divvying up the US$7.3 billion raised in Nortel Networks Corp.'s bankruptcy liquidation.
- A nearly eight-year legal battle over how to divide what remains of Nortel Networks Corp.
- BlackBerry will stop making its signature smartphones, the company said Wednesday after facing repeated calls to leave the hardware business that was once the basis of its reputation as a global te
- Business software company OpenText Corp. (TSX:OTC) says it has signed a deal to buy Dell EMC's enterprise content division for US$1.62 billion.
- For 55 years, Giant Tiger's smiling feline mascot has beckoned shoppers in small towns and those driving up to the cottage.
- The 2017 Grey Cup will take place at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa.
- Shoppers in Ottawa have headed to Farm Boy grocery stores for years, fans of its high-quality fruits and vegetables, locally produced artisanal cheeses and private-label soups and tourtieres.
- The association representing Canada's defence industry is defending the controversial $15-billion sale of light armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia by an Ontario company.
- Clothing retailer Aeropostale is shuttering all its stores in Canada, as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S.
- The UFC's first show in Ottawa wasted little time selling out.
- Canada is investing in a new tool for the International Space Station that will help astronauts take a closer look at the many dings and dents all over its hull.
- QNX Software Systems, BlackBerry's Ottawa-based automotive division, has lifted the hood on a slate of new software for the rapidly evolving driverless car market.
- Nova Scotia's business lending agency is giving a payroll rebate worth up to $520,000 over five years to a Ottawa-based tech firm that specializes in mobile app development.
- The Ottawa Senators' value dropped seven per cent in the past year, according to the annual Forbes valuation of National Hockey League teams.
- Shopify and Uber are working together to offer same-day local delivery starting today in three major U.S. cities.
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- Shopify Inc. is raising its profile in Waterloo with plans to hire more people for a larger office in the city.
- Twitter users soon will be able to shop with a new "Buy Now" button from the e-commerce company Shopify.
- Shares of e-commerce startup Shopify Inc. surged Thursday after the Ottawa-based company announced it was teaming with Amazon to help online merchants grow.
- The head of BlackBerry subsidiary QNX is retiring from the company he helped found by the end of this year.
- IBM says it will pay $1 billion to acquire medical imaging and software company Merge Healthcare, part of an effort to boost the health care capabilities of Watson, its cognitive computing system b
- Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has been discharged from a Toronto hospital after undergoing a successful liver transplant last month.
- Canada will break a record without kicking a ball at the Women's World Cup.
- Has Chris Knight bitten off more than he can chew?
- Corruption allegations against senior FIFA officials have put sponsors of the upcoming Women's World Cup in Canada in a tight spot, says a sports marketing expert.
- Doctors say Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk is recovering well after his liver transplant earlier this week at a Toronto hospital, as is the anonymous donor who made the life-saving sur
- Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk underwent a successful liver transplant, the team announced Tuesday night.
- Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk urgently needs a liver transplant and the NHL club has put out a call for a potential "live donor."
- Newly minted CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge says once younger Canadians are exposed to his league, they'll be hooked.
- Whether celebrating happy hour, going on a date or indulging in a liquid lunch, Ottawa's cocktail scene has plenty on tap.
- Rockstar Consortium – a group of companies that includes Apple, BlackBerry, Ericsson, Microsoft and Sony – has agreed to sell roughly 4,000 of the patents it bought from Nortel during its bankruptc
- The Ontario Securities Commission has closed its investigation into three former Nortel Networks executives who were acquitted of fraud last year.
- A U.S. court has approved a settlement that would make Nortel Networks' U.S.
- Two Ottawa companies were bursting with pride Wednesday after playing small but important roles in the historic landing of a spacecraft on the surface of a comet.
- The Canadian Soccer Association is already turning its attention to next year's FIFA Women's World Cup, and is setting some lofty attendance goals.
- An Ontario judge overseeing the Canadian portion of the Nortel Networks bankruptcy has approved a settlement on one of the side issues that involves creditors of an international division o
- A settlement has been reached with one of the international divisions of Nortel Networks over their piece of the former technology giant's remaining assets.
- A settlement over how to divide up a portion of the US$7.3 billion made from the sale of certain Nortel Networks assets may be nearing completion.
- Trips to your local mechanic might become less frequent as new technology develops that could make it possible for cars to essentially fix minor glitches themselves.
- BlackBerry has struck a three-year mobile payment agreement with EnStream, a joint venture between Canada's three biggest telecom companies - Bell (TSX:BCE), Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.
- BlackBerry chief executive John Chen says the chances of the struggling smartphone maker surviving have improved and he now puts the odds at 80 per cent.
- Google plans to build and launch onto city streets a small fleet of subcompact cars that could operate without a person at the wheel.
- Microsoft bills its new Surface tablet computer as a laptop replacement -- and it means it this time.
- A complex trial to determine how billions of dollars in Nortel Networks Corp.'s remaining assets are to be divided begins Monday in a pricey cross-border hearing that's considered the first
- The Canadian Space Agency has awarded communications giant MDA two contracts to assess possible Canadian contributions to future space missions beyond low-Earth orbit.
- Wi-LAN Inc. (TSX:WIN) has filed an appeal against a jury decision that went against it involving a patent dispute with Apple Inc.
- Japanese officials say they believed they were also negotiating with Canada and Mexico when they struck a controversial side agreement with the United States on automobiles last year during the Tra
- The federal government is closely studying recommendations on how to help Canadian tech startups grow into global success stories – transformations that could eventually provide a boost for the ail
- Smiths Falls-based Tweed Marijuana is pairing up with weed-smoking, gin-and-juice sipping Snoop Dogg in a deal that will grant the company exclusive rights to use certain content and brands owned b
- The CEO of Ford's Canadian operations says risks posed by the Trans-Pacific Partnership to the automotive manufacturing sector are among the topics she plans to raise in a meeting with federal gove
- Canada needs to avoid becoming complacent on the innovation front if it hopes to reverse a brain drain that has top researchers heading south of the border and overseas to complete their work, the
- The Lowe's home improvement chain is aiming to buy Quebec-based Rona Inc. for $3.2 billion cash in a friendly deal supported by the directors and management of both companies.
- An independent report has produced a number of prescriptions for Canada's ailing military procurement system, but stops short of suggesting how the Harper government should administer the cures.
- If Canada abandons the purchase of F-35 fighter jets it could have negative consequences for companies that currently supply components for the costly aircraft, the head of landing gear company Her
- The cascading multibillion-dollar cost of the celebrated F-35 stealth aircraft has prompted the federal government to "hit the reset button" on its controversial effort to replace Canada's aging fi
- Amid the avalanche of figures, statistics, estimates and soothing political assurances coming this week on the Conservative government's troubled stealth fighter program, one report will warn about
