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Budget 2019: Five things to watch for in the Liberals’ fiscal blueprint

Finance Minister Bill Morneau will release the Trudeau government's final budget of its mandate Tuesday, just seven...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

Budget day Finance Minister Bill Morneau tables the 2019 federal budget and delivers his budget speech on Tuesday....

Are Ottawa’s condos and commercial properties ready for electric vehicles?

It’s a modern take on the classic chicken-and-egg question: Which needs to come first – the electric car or the charger?

Air Canada suspends financial guidance for 2019 after Boeing 737 Max grounded

Canada's largest airline suspended its 2019 financial guidance after regulators in Canada and the United States closed...

Garneau orders grounding of all Boeing 737 Max 8s over safety concerns

Transport Minister Marc Garneau is closing Canadian skies to the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, effectively grounding...

Update: Farm Boy among Empire’s ‘best performing stores’ months after acquisition

The East Coast company behind multiple grocery chains in Canada is gaining market share from competitors after...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

Quebecor earnings Quebecor and Quebecor Media will release fourth-quarter earnings and host a conference call on Wednesday. Quebecor's...

Progressive Conservative government’s first budget set for April 11

Finance Minister Vic Fedeli says Ontario's next budget will be released April 11. It will be the Progressive...

WestJet continues transition from regional airline to international player

WestJet Airlines Ltd. says strong demand, higher-paying passengers and its new ultra-low-cost subsidiary will bolster revenue in...

Central bank holds rate, notes ‘increased uncertainty’ on timing of future hikes

The Bank of Canada is leaving its key interest rate unchanged and is pointing to increased uncertainty...
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