Canada & World

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.

Most consumers and businesses expect recession; views on inflation diverge: BoC

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Consumers have become more pessimistic about inflation in the short run, while business expectations for inflation have eased.

RBC economists say recession could arrive as early as Q1 of next year

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In a new report, the economists say the downturn won’t hit households and businesses equally.

Hybrid work nudges engineering firm in a greener, more efficient direction

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One of Ottawa’s largest engineering firms is re-engineering its approach to in-person work in response to the challenges of the past two years.

Travel industry braces for busy winter season as Canadian travellers ready for sun

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Expert say that demand could spike further if remaining COVID-19 restrictions such as vaccine mandates are lifted, encouraging travellers who were previously hesitant to fly

Canadian economy grew slightly in July, Statistics Canada says

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Statistics Canada said Thursday that the economy grew by 0.1 per cent in July, outperforming its preliminary estimate that pointed to a contraction of 0.1

Labour shortage, pandemic savings to soften blow of short-lived recession: report

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Tight job market means unemployment might not rise as much as it typically would during a recession, Deloitte says in its latest Canadian economic outlook.

Office safety concerns grow as border restrictions ease, possible COVID-19 wave looms

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Worker shortages mean many employees have additional leverage to push their bosses to accommodate their desire to keep working remotely, Ottawa lawyer says.