Canada & World

Canadian and international business news relevant to local business leaders here in Ottawa. Includes stories related to inflation, interest rates, employment, major government announcements and more.

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

Poloz in the UK Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz will give a speech to the Canada-UK Chamber...

Proposed lawsuits allege Ontario insurers broke payment rules

A series of proposed class-action lawsuits launched against major insurance companies in Ontario claim the firms have...

Like WestJet, Air Canada sees Q3 profits dip on rising fuel prices

Air Canada saw its third-quarter profit drop compared with a year ago amid rising fuel prices as...

Canadians should get used to idea of 3 per cent interest rates: Poloz

Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz wants Canadians to get used to the idea of three per...

WestJet says rising fuel prices tanked Q3 profits

WestJet Airlines Ltd. reported a third-quarter profit of $45.9 million, down from a profit of $135.9 million...

A more open real estate bidding process can benefit everyone, says OREA

When Vanessa Witkowski and her husband were tasked with selling his grandmother's home, they both knew they...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

Corporate scorecard The week will see a wave of financial results from major Canadian names including Great-West Lifeco,...

How companies attract top talent during an interview

When one thinks of job interviews, most people envision a candidate trying their best to impress a prospective employer. But recent shifts in the Canadian economy have turned the tables.