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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.

Saudi oil imports easy to replace, but rift will cause ‘substantial harm’ to Canadian economy: experts

Canada can easily replace the oil it imports from Saudi Arabia should relations with the Middle Eastern...

Canada to review auto emissions regulations as U.S. moves to weaken standards

Canada will review the joint vehicle emissions standards it has with the United States before it decides...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

Manulife earnings Manulife Financial releases second-quarter results on Wednesday. The financial services company recently partnered with Shoppers Drug...

Aimia, Porter Airlines form new Aeroplan points partnership

Aimia Inc. says it has a new deal for Toronto-based Porter Airlines to become a preferred Canadian...

Bell’s subscriber base grows, led by 18-year high in wireless growth

Second-quarter subscriber growth in Bell Canada's three main services beat analyst estimates, led by an 18-year high...

Expect job market moderation in the months ahead: federal finance memo

An internal federal analysis foresees a stretch of job-market moderation in Canada's near future following an extended...

GEM Health Care Services looks to add new Eastern Ontario franchises

GEM Health Care Services has identified four new potential franchise territories for which it’s actively seeking franchisees.

Profits up at Tim Hortons’ parent firm following franchisee strife

Months of heated relations with a group of rebellious Tim Hortons franchisees don't appear to be hurting...

Soaring fuel prices to result in fare increases: WestJet CEO

Airline passengers should expect to face higher fares later this year to compensate for rising fuel costs...

Higher interest rates to hit younger, middle income households: federal analysis

Younger, middle-income households will be among those that feel the biggest financial sting from the Bank of...
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