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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.

Two companies, one culture: The HR challenge
How to meld the corporate culture of two companies during a merger or acquisition.

Ontario allowing curbside pickup for retail, reopening of garden, hardware shops
All retail stores with a street entrance will be allowed to open Monday, May 11, to provide curbside pickup and delivery.

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
Shopify earnings, the latest unemployment figures and an update from Air Canada are among the stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.

Federal deficit could top $252B: budget officer
Report assumes real GDP will contract by 12% this year

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
A preview of some of the stories that will be making headlines in the days ahead.

Rent relief program for small businesses hurt by COVID-19 unveiled
Program is expected to lower rent by 75 per cent for affected small businesses.

Working from home? You’re probably eligible for an auto insurance discount
Changing a vehicle’s designated use from “commute” to “pleasure” can make a difference beyond the shorter trip from the bedroom to the laptop.

Canadian companies weigh dividend cuts, suspensions ahead of earnings amid pandemic
Businesses will have to balance satisfying shareholders, who will never say no to more cash, with keeping their companies afloat as they grapple with mass

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
Rogers earnings, Metro results and the release of new inflation figures are among the stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.

Insurance companies cut group health plan premiums as claims fall
Declining use of dental benefits and some extended health care benefits leading to premium reduction adjustments for employer-sponsored group benefits plans.
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