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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.

Preventing drone disruptions at the Ottawa Airport

Less than a week before Christmas last year, drone sightings brought London’s Gatwick Airport to a standstill....

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

The latest housing starts figures and earnings from retailers Roots and Hudson's Bay Co. are due out this week

WestJet scrubs 737 Max from busy winter holiday schedule, affecting thousands

WestJet Airlines Ltd. is removing its grounded Boeing 737 Max jets from its schedule until at least Jan. 5, affecting thousands of passengers with travel plans during the busy winter holiday season

Bank of Canada holds interest rate as it takes stock of trade war impacts

The Bank of Canada is holding steady on interest rates as it gauges the extent of the damage that deepening trade conflicts have had on the domestic and global economies

Air Canada files challenge with federal regulator over Onex’s WestJet takeover

Canada's biggest airline argues the $3.5-billion takeover would breach federal rules that limit foreign ownership of carriers

CRTC launches review of cellphone financing to probe fees by telecoms

Canada's telecom watchdog has launched a review of new cellphone financing plans to ensure they comply with an industry code of conduct

Air Canada-Transat deal clears latest hurdle after winning Quebec court approval

Air Canada says the Superior Court of Quebec has granted a final order approving the takeover following approval by shareholders last week

Marriott banning little shampoo bottles by 2020

It could be lights out for tiny toiletries. Marriott International, the world's largest hotel chain, said Wednesday it will eliminate...

Hudson’s Bay Co. signs deal to sell Lord and Taylor banner to Le Tote

Hudson's Bay Co. announced a deal Wednesday to sell its Lord and Taylor banner to Le Tote,...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

Earnings from some of Canada's biggest banks are due out this coming week
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