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.

Canada Post Group reports 2017 profit up as parcel business swells

The Canada Post Group of Companies reported a profit of $144 million for 2017, up from $81...

Pot plan proceeding apace, Trudeau insists, despite calls for delay

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau isn't backing down from his government's much-maligned timeline for legalizing marijuana, despite a...

Loblaw expanding online grocery business across the country

Canada's largest grocer plans to "blanket the country" with online grocery services this year. Loblaw Companies Ltd., which...

Molson Coors widely misses expectations

Molson Coors Brewing Co. had its worst trading day in more than a decade after the company...

Mulling next rate hike, central bank says Canadians owe $2 trillion

Canadians have amassed a $2-trillion mountain of household debt that's casting a big shadow over the timing...

Canadian economy grew 0.4% in February, fuelled by resource industry

The Canadian economy, which contracted to start the year, bounced back in February, led by gains in...

No relief in sight as Canadian gasoline price hits four-year high

Canadians celebrating the onset of summer driving season have been dismayed by another spring phenomenon – rising...

Hotels urge government to force Airbnb to pay up

Canada's hotels are asking the federal Liberal government to take a heavier hand with online rental services...

Artificial intelligence promises advantages for airlines and passengers

Canada's two largest airlines say artificial intelligence can be a game-changer for aviation by helping to boost...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

Air Canada earnings Air Canada discusses first-quarter results on Monday. The Montreal-based carrier recently took advantage of labour...
1...127128129...189Page 128 of 189
Get Our Email Updates

Stay up-to-date on the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Ottawa and beyond.

Sign Up Now

OBJ360 Sponsored

Guest Blogs

Social Galleries

Video

Ottawa is evolving fast. Key developments are impacting all sectors and sizes of business, from AI, innovation and talent to city building and global competitiveness. Who’s making sure business has a strong voice at every decision table? The Ottawa Board of Trade. Join the Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran and OBOT president and CEO Sueling Ching for a dynamic conversation about how OBOT is shaping Ottawa’s economic future, and how business leaders can leverage their network, influence, and momentum to grow. What you will learn: -- How OBOT advocacy helps shape pro-growth policy, investment, and city-building decisions that strengthen the region’s economy. -- The tables, events, and networks where decision-makers meet, partnerships form, and ideas become action. -- How OBOT equips businesses with visibility, market intelligence, influence, and relationships that drive growth year-round.
Ottawa Board of Trade: Powering Ottawa’s Future to Influence to Connect to Grow

Event Calendar

View Calendar