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Privacy commissioner calls for legislation to regulate the use and development of AI systems.
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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.
Extra income support for hard-hit workers may not stick around post-pandemic, Trudeau says
A new round of $500-a-week benefits for the unemployed has since been put in place and extended to next summer.
Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
A preview of some of the stories that will be making headlines in the coming days.
Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
A preview of some of the stories that will be making headlines in the coming days.
Canadian cannabis, psychedelics industries cheer state measures in U.S. election
Gaining a U.S. toehold could be a step to reversing layoffs hitting cannabis companies, Canadian pot producers say.
Electricity subsidy for businesses part of Ontario’s pandemic-era budget
Starting Jan. 1, 2021, the change will see industrial businesses save 14% and commercial businesses save 16% on their average bill.
How Canadian businesses are navigating U.S. election uncertainty
The most vulnerable industries to the election results are those in the oil and gas, raw materials, agriculture and tech sectors that depend on or
Proposed Broadcasting Act changes may raise $800M from streaming services
Measures are meant to ensure online streaming platforms experiencing booming revenues face the same regulations as traditional broadcasters, which have seen profits decline in recent
Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
A preview of the national stories that will be making headlines in the days ahead.
Nokia profit up, new CEO pledges to boost 5G investments
New CEO says Nokia will do “whatever it takes” to achieve 5G leadership; plans reorganization of company into four business units.
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