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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.

Bill to ratify new North American trade deal coming in short order: Trudeau

The federal government plans to move quickly to approve the updated North American free-trade deal and is sifting the parliamentary calendar to find the right date, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says

Hudson’s Bay Co. reports $226M loss in Q3

HBC shareholders are set to vote on a privatization bid next week.

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

Earnings from the parent company of Sobeys and Farm Boy are among the business stories to watch this week

Where Ottawa’s commercial Realtors go for market insights

CoStar to headline Ottawa Real Estate Board’s year-end networking and learning luncheon

Tarion CEO steps down, minister orders changes to board

Ontario's government and consumer services minister says she asked the CEO of the corporation that enforces warranties on new homes to step down

Employment Law Minute: When can employees be terminated for cause?

Most “for cause” terminations are not legitimate.

Airbnb introduces new rules to rein in parties, nuisances

Airbnb is taking more steps to crack down on parties and nuisance guests as the City of Ottawa tightens regulations on homes listed locally on short-term rental platforms

Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold at 1.75 per cent

Deputy Governor Timothy Lane will discuss the bank’s interest rate decision at Thursday morning’s Local Breakfast Series, hosted by the Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

Jobs numbers, bank earnings and a speech by the deputy governor of the Bank of Canada at our own Local Breakfast Series are some of the big stories to watch this coming week

Loblaw launching online marketplace that will include new brands and products

Canada's largest grocery chain said the marketplace includes more products, as well as a broader range of vendors than what was available before
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