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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.

OAX 2022: Helping associations navigate volatility and disruption

Associations are a vital part of Canada's economy and are facing unique challenges – and opportunities –...

Bank of Canada reaching out to Indigenous groups on economic reconciliation

Governor says the central bank hopes it can take a meaningful step toward building trust and strengthening its relationship with Indigenous peoples.

UPDATED: Ottawa-Gatineau’s jobless rate falls to 4.6% in April amid strong growth

Statistics Canada says a number of signs point to an increasingly tight labour market in recent months, including a drop in the number of part-time workers that would prefer full-time work.

More to come: How these six central banks are fighting runaway inflation

As the world copes with the impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, central banks around the world are responding to record-high inflation with adjusted interest rates.

More traditional finance professionals shifting to crypto as sector grows up

The crypto world is still evolving rapidly, but there is growing integration with existing financial frameworks to make the transition to the space from traditional finance smoother.

‘It won’t change overnight:’ Workers push back as return to office plans roll out

Ian McGrath has made it clear to his bosses: If the company forces staff to return to the office, he'll tender his resignation.

Canadian shoppers shift to discount stores, No Name brand amid high inflation: Loblaw

Consumers are shopping for groceries more often, buying less with each visit and shifting to value-oriented stores, grocery chain said Wednesday.

Instacart adds Metro and Giant Tiger to app as it aims to spur easing pandemic demand

"It's actually really important for us that grocery delivery isn't seen as a luxury."

Canadians trail Americans in desire to use and invest in cryptocurrency, poll finds

Canadians are less likely than Americans to use or invest in cryptocurrencies, says a new survey released Tuesday.

Ideas on mute? Study: Remote meetings dampen brainstorming

Video meetings dampen brainstorming because we are so hyper-focused on the face in that box that we don't let our eyes and minds wander as much, a new study found.
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