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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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

‘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...

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...

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...

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...
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