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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.

Canadian families will pay nearly $700 more for groceries in 2021, report says

Rising bread, meat and vegetable prices are expected to lead the overall food price increase of three to five per cent

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

A preview of some of the national news stories that will be making headlines in the days ahead.

WSP Global shares surge with deal to buy Ontario’s Golder Associates for $1.5B

Both WSP and Golder have a significant presence in Ottawa.

Royal Bank Q4 profit up as CEO warns of decline in economic growth

Bank earned nearly $3.25B for the quarter ended Oct. 31, up from nearly $3.21B a year earlier.

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

Join the Ottawa Board of Trade, the Ottawa Business Journal and its partners for a virtual event that will provide a prognosis on Canada’s economic health.

Provinces push Freeland to delay bump in CPP premiums in economic update

Planned increase is part of a multi-year plan to boost retirement benefits through the public plan by increasing contributions over time.

Ontario residents should celebrate holidays with own household only, provincial government says

Ottawa reported 23 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday.

Ontario residents should celebrate holidays with own household only, provincial government says

Ottawa reported 23 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday.

Cirque du Soleil completes sale transaction, emerges from creditor protection

Cirque was forced to cancel its shows earlier this year and cut nearly 3,500 employees due to the pandemic.

Canada and Britain ink new trade deal, beating Brexit

Interim pact is a placeholder that buys Canada and Britain another year to reach a more comprehensive agreement.
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