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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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

‘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...

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...

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...

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...
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