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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.

ABI and Haworth lead office interiors industry with solutions-based approach

Studies show a well-designed and carefully furnished workplace can play a key role in helping companies attract and retain the best staff, as well as increasing both productivity and job satisfaction levels.

Canadian banks wrap up solid quarter with TD beating expectations

Canada's biggest banks wrapped up another solid quarter of better-than-expected results, shrugging off hefty writedowns and worries...

Trump vows to lower tariff hammer on steel, aluminum; Canada braces for impact

The United States will impose wide-ranging tariffs on steel and aluminum, President Donald Trump declared Thursday, prompting...

Ontario bans door-to-door sales of most products

The days of answering your doorbell to find someone hawking duct-cleaning services or a new furnace will...

Budget’s second parent leave formula favours men over women: experts

The federal budget might have been sold on its female-friendly features, but business experts say it still...

Tim Hortons franchisees threaten litigation after cash register outages

An association representing 70 per cent of Tim Hortons franchisees is threatening its parent company with legal...

Budget 2018: Feds tighten tax rules for small businesses and passive income

The Liberal government moved to tighten the tax rules for small businesses in the federal budget Tuesday...

Budget 2018: Liberals focus on women, science with eye to 2019 election

Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled a federal budget Tuesday that charts a clear course for the Liberals...

Scotiabank, BMO Q1 earnings beat expectations on international lift

International growth continues to be a boon for Canadian lenders as Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank...

Liberals take aim at 2019 election with budget to focus on gender equality

Gender equality and a national pharmacare plan are expected to be two of the cornerstones of the...
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