Disney buying large part of 21st Century Fox in US$52.4B deal
Disney is buying the Murdoch family’s Fox movie and television studios and some cable and international TV businesses for about US$52.4 billion, as the home
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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.
Liberals provide fresh details on changes to contentious tax proposals
The federal government released more details this week on changes to its controversial tax proposals in hopes of further addressing deep concerns over reforms that
Annual food bill for Canadian family in 2018 expected to rise by $348: study
Canadians are eating out more and can expect to pay extra to do so in 2018, suggests a forward-looking report into food prices. Food inflation
New fighter jet competition to have national ‘economic interest’ requirement
The long road to replacing Canada’s aging fighter jets took a surprising turn Tuesday as the federal Liberal government added a caveat to its latest
Bitcoin futures soar amid frenzy over virtual currency
Wall Street got its first taste of bitcoin on Monday, with the price of the first-ever futures contract for the digital currency jumping 20 per
Economic advisers pushing feds to focus on business investment, job reskilling
The federal government’s economic advisers are calling for more changes aimed at driving business investment and helping Canadians acquire new skills as they brace for
‘Tis the season for doorstep stealing? Shoppers vent about delivery security
Todd Bailey is fed up with delivery companies that drop his online purchases at his door. A few years ago, the Grande Prairie, Alta., resident
Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
Bombardier investor day: Shareholders will have a chance to question Bombardier executives next week in New York about the company’s plans for 2018 after a
DavidsTea evaluating options, including sale, just two years after going public
Canadian beverage retailer DavidsTea is evaluating strategic options, including a possible sale, and eyeing store closures after a weaker-than-expected third quarter. “We are disappointed with
Artificial intelligence to fuel a new cybersecurity race, say experts
Technological advances in artificial intelligence are fuelling a new race between hackers and those toiling to protect cybersecurity networks. Cybersecurity is always a race between
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