CRTC bans cellphone unlocking fees
Cellphone companies will soon no longer be allowed to charge customers to unlock their devices, Canada’s telecom regulator said Thursday as it unveiled sweeping changes
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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.
Trump nominates Kelly Knight Craft as U.S. ambassador to Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated a big-money political donor and philanthropist with personal ties to the coal industry as the next American ambassador to
New perspectives and tools for greater business success
Ben Lalonde had already experienced business success when a chance encounter with Dr. Jack Kitts, President and CEO of the Ottawa Hospital, set him on a
Canadian merchants may soon start levying credit card surcharge
Canadian merchants may soon start charging customers extra to pay with certain credit cards thanks to a settlement agreement in a class action suit. The
Rise of the machines: Canadian retailers on ‘cusp’ of using more robotics
Back in 2009, Sobeys found itself at a crossroads. Labour costs were rising, employee productivity was waning and the grocer knew that it had to
Montreal startup Element AI scores US$102M in financing from tech heavyweights
A Montreal startup said Thursday it is getting US$102 million from Microsoft, Intel and several other investors to fund the company’s goal of becoming a
Sears Canada says there is ‘significant doubt’ about its future, ponders sale
Sears Canada, known for its catalogues that were a household staple for generations, says there is “significant doubt” about its future and it could sell
Central bank points to stronger economy; market sees rate hike drawing closer
The Bank of Canada is encouraged by a broadening of economic strength, which includes gains across 70 per cent of industries, a top official said
Central bank warns of cyberattack vulnerabilities in financial sector
Canada’s interconnected banks are vulnerable to a cascading series of cyberattacks that could undermine broad confidence in the financial system, the Bank of Canada warns.
Marijuana industry, TSX, looking for rules on U.S. investments
Marijuana industry insiders say they have met with the operators of Canada’s largest stock exchange to devise a policy on investing in the U.S., where
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