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.
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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.
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
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.
Canada Post Group of Companies reports $216M pre-tax Q3 loss
Increased revenue from parcel shipping failed to compensate for higher pandemic-related costs
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