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Feds stick with July 2018 deadline to legalize pot despite provincial worries

The Trudeau government is sticking with its deadline to legalize recreational marijuana by July 2018, despite provincial...

Tim Hortons franchisee seeking class action lawsuit against parent company RBI

A Tim Hortons franchisee is seeking a class-action lawsuit against parent company Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR), alleging...

Amazon deal to buy Whole Foods could shake up Canadian grocery industry

Amazon's purchase of Whole Foods gives the e-commerce giant a foothold in Canada's grocery industry and could...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

At the table: Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau hosts his provincial and territorial counterparts Monday in Ottawa....

Fighting climate change by preserving your building

Building owners and managers know that premature replacement of infrastructural elements comes at a financial cost. Less...

CRTC bans cellphone unlocking fees

Cellphone companies will soon no longer be allowed to charge customers to unlock their devices, Canada's telecom...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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