Economy stalled in August, Q3 growth looks to fall short of Bank of Canada estimates
The Canadian economy was flat in August as high interest rates continued to weigh on consumers and businesses, while a preliminary estimate suggests it grew
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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.
Medical association calls for elimination of sick note requirements by employers
The Canadian Medical Association wants to eliminate sick note requirements by companies for employees with short-term minor illnesses, saying they burden physicians with unnecessary administrative
BoC delivers half percentage point rate cut, says it now must keep inflation at 2%
The Bank of Canada claimed victory against high inflation on Wednesday as it delivered a supersized interest rate cut and signalled its policy rate will
Local economy adds 7,200 jobs in September as region’s unemployment rate falls to 6.4%
The economy added 47,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate declined for the first time since January to 6.5 per cent, Statistics Canada reported
How Indigenous relations specialists are bringing reconciliation to the workplace
When Annie Korver sits down with a new corporate or small business client, she encourages them to focus first on the “truth” part of Truth
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