
Canadian insolvencies increase 8.4% over past 12 months to September
The number of consumer insolvencies (bankruptcies and proposals) increased to 8.5% compared with the same period a year earlier, while business insolvencies grew by 4.1%
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Canadian insolvencies increase 8.4% over past 12 months to September
The number of consumer insolvencies (bankruptcies and proposals) increased to 8.5% compared with the same period a year earlier, while business insolvencies grew by 4.1%

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
The latest earnings from Loblaw Companies and other major Canadian brands are due out this coming week

With LRT open, downtown tenants snap up space ahead of phase two expansions
Elimination of bus bottlenecks saving employees at 1 Nicholas St. commuting time

With LRT open, downtown tenants snap up space ahead of phase two expansions
Elimination of bus bottlenecks saving employees at 1 Nicholas St. commuting time

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CMHC says housing market stabilizing, moderate vulnerability remains
CMHC says cities including Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, Moncton, Halifax and St. John’s show a low degree of vulnerability

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
The latest employment numbers from Statistics Canada are due out this coming week

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Hydro Ottawa kicks off next round of ‘Go Paperless’ campaign in support of local health-care institution

Bank of Canada holds interest rate, warns economy’s resilience to be ‘tested’
The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate on hold Wednesday to position the country as an exception among advanced economies that have already

Big business makes post-election pitch to incoming federal government
Big business is adding its voice to a broader call for economy-lifting changes in Canada following an election campaign widely criticized for its dearth of
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