Feds start work on nearly decade long overhaul of IT systems running EI, CPP
The federal government is on the cusp of launching an overhaul of the computer systems running key social safety net programs, and hoping to avoid
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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.
Be prepared for NAFTA talks on intellectual property, Balsillie warns feds
The federal government is facing calls, including warnings from BlackBerry’s co-founder, to be particularly vigilant when the upcoming NAFTA talks shift to intellectual property. Intellectual
Feds unveil plans to stop ‘unfair’ business tax advantages reaped by individuals
The federal government is proposing measures to tighten what it calls “unfair” loopholes for private corporations that enable many wealthy Canadians, including professionals like some
Measures protecting Canadian dairy industry under fire at U.S. NAFTA hearing
Canadian measures to protect the dairy industry came under the microscope at a U.S. congressional hearing on revamping the North American Free Trade Agreement Tuesday,
Ericsson plans global cost cuts as shares plunge after poor Q2
Ericsson shares plunged Tuesday after the Swedish mobile networks company posted a second-quarter loss on falling sales and warned that there was unlikely to be
‘This will not be a short negotiation’: U.S. releases list of demands for NAFTA
The Trudeau government is extending public consultations to find out what Canadians want to see in a new North American Free Trade Agreement. The consultations
Ottawa-based government spy agency faces $35M harassment, discrimination lawsuit
Canada’s spy agency is facing questions about its workplace culture amid allegations that senior officials foster a prejudice and distrust for Muslims employees, who are
Retention bonuses of $9.2M for key Sears Canada employees spark outcry
Sears Canada’s plan to pay out millions in bonuses to keep execs and key staff on board while not paying severance to laid-off workers is
Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
Inflation figures, a meeting of Canada’s premiers and several key corporate earning reports are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
Sears Canada gets court approval to begin soliciting bids for its sale
An Ontario judge has given Sears Canada the green light to immediately proceed with reaching out to potential buyers while it’s under creditor protection. Ontario
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