Canada & World

Bell, Rogers appeals rejected

Central bank holds key interest rate at 0.25%

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

This is the second time Rogers has been rebuffed in a move to wade into the Quebec market.

Council of Canadian Innovators suggests avoiding traditional recovery tools like massive construction spending in favour of addressing shortfalls in the knowledge-based economy.

While Canada Emergency Business Account program is being extended until the end of October, the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program ended Aug. 31.

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

GDP contracted at an annualized rate of 38.7%, the worst posting for the economy dating back to when comparable data was first recorded in 1961.

The Big Six banks said they were encouraged by consumer spending patterns creeping towards pre-pandemic levels and fewer Canadians seeking loan relief.

In his new role, Carney will spearhead an increasingly popular form of investing, focused on ESG – environmental, social and governance issues – as well as investments that yield both social and financial “impacts” or returns.