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Ottawa-Gatineau unemployment rate jumps to 9.5%

But latest figures offer hope that job losses in hard-hit sectors have bottomed out

Op-ed: Get ready, Ottawa. Feds’ fiscal snapshot foreshadows upcoming austerity

Columnist Walter Robinson explores whether Liberals’ next budget will be a rerun of 1995 – and how government cuts could weigh on the local economy

Designing 15-minute neighbourhoods in a post-COVID Ottawa

One of the keys to business growth is ensuring a steady supply of customers. What better way to do that than to build more housing close to them?

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Farm Boy gives CHEO Foundation one million reasons to smile

For more than 20 years, Farm Boy has supported the CHEO Foundation through fundraising campaigns, lottery prizes, coupon books, CHEO Bear cookies and much more.

Sprott School of Business appoints new assistant dean to lead Indigenous programs

Rick Colbourne will help create new programs that promote entrepreneurship and economic development in Indigenous communities.

Podcast: How Amazon, Air Canada and Solink shaped Ottawa’s economy this week

Audio version available on SoundCloud or Spotify.

Op-ed: How businesses can support the Black community – and build a stronger Ottawa

Although it might seem hard to know where to begin to support the Black entrepreneurial community in Ottawa, there are a number of things any company can do to help make the city a more inclusive place.

Behind the headlines of the week’s top business stories

Podcast available on YouTube, SoundCloud and Spotify.

OBJ wins business journalism award

Editor David Sali recognized for feature exploring challenges and opportunities facing Ottawa mall merchants and their landlords.

How a marriage breakdown threatens your business (and vice-versa)

Without the right safeguards, the undoing of one can often have a domino effect on the other. And, the safeguards need to go in both directions.
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an essential tool in today's workplace, helping organizations improve efficiency, streamline operations, and enhance decision-making. However, as AI becomes more integrated into day-to-day business, employers must also navigate the legal, ethical, and operational risks that come with its use. Join Jordon White of Emond Harnden LLP for an informative webinar on the evolving role of AI in the Canadian workplace. This webinar will cover: -- The use of AI by employees in complaints, grievances, and workplace disputes. -- Key liability risks arising from the improper use of AI technologies. -- Practical strategies for safely and effectively integrating AI into your operations.
Navigating AI in the Canadian Employment Landscape: Risks, Responsibilities, and Best Practices

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