BMO, RBC Q2 profit down as provisions for credit losses soar
RBC and BMO both missed analyst’s profit expectations, but National and Scotiabank beat what was forecast for them.
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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.
Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
Canopy Growth’s fourth-quarter results, bank earnings and new GDP figures are among the stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
Ottawa’s inflation rate grinds down to 0.8% in April
The national drop in inflation in April was fuelled by a 39.3 per cent plunge in gasoline prices, the largest year-over-year decline on record.
Some businesses wary about reopening as Ontario eases COVID-19 restrictions
Quebec removing police checkpoints that limited non-essential traffic between Ottawa and Gatineau.
Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
A preview of some of the national business stories that will be making headlines in the days ahead.
Ontario stage one reopening includes stores, surgeries, tennis, dog grooming
All construction can resume Tuesday and limits will be lifted on maintenance, repair and property management services, but provincial officials are still advising working from
Op-ed: How to build resilience and thrive in a COVID-19 world
Resilience is a skill that can be developed. But just like a physical muscle, resilience requires consistent and deliberate practice to grow.
Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
A preview of some of the national business stories that will be making headlines in the days ahead.
Is there still a point to reference checks?
Strategies for gaining valuable insights about prospective hires.
Zoom job interviews and assessing skills for remote work: Hiring tips in a pandemic
Setting up a professional looking space that is well lit and uncluttered are a must for a Zoom interview, as is dressing properly.
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