Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
Humans need not apply? Carolyn Wilkins, the senior deputy governor at the Bank of Canada, will deliver a speech Tuesday on issues that have gained
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Update 2: Liberals introduce long awaited bills to legalize marijuana by July 2018
Adults 18 and older will be able to legally buy and cultivate small amounts of marijuana for personal use, while selling the drug to a
Loblaw plans to open 30 new stories and upgrade more than 500 others
Loblaw said Thursday that it plans to open 30 new stores and renovate more than 500 existing stores as it continues to adapt to changes
Bank of Canada holds rate as it points to stronger growth, persistent risks
The Bank of Canada held its trendsetting interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite a recent run of stronger-than-expected data, saying it believes the economy has
Canada faces risk from potential housing correction, Moody’s report says
Moody’s Investors Service has released a report that identifies Canada as one of four Aaa-rated countries that are exposed to a potential housing market correction.
Taxes on legalized pot must stay low to beat weed’s black market: study
A new analysis says governments can wrestle recreational-pot proceeds away from criminals – just so long as they’re not counting on an early windfall from
Feds to introduce legislation this spring to address airline bumping
Canada will introduce new legislation this spring that will address the problem of travellers being bumped from flights, the federal government said Monday, as the
Bombardier unable to shake off public anger over pay to executives
Bombardier appears unable to shake off public anger over hefty pay packages to its senior executives. Dozens of angry protesters launched paper airplanes in front
Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
Charm offensive: Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne heads to Illinois on Monday to meet with business leaders and Gov. Bruce Rauner to deliver a pro-trade message.
New internal trade deal expected to add billions to Canadian economy
A new internal-trade deal that will remove domestic trade barriers is expected to add billions of dollars to the economy, but an agreement on booze
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