Canadian Chamber of Commerce forms AI council with members including Amazon, Google
The chamber says the council will advocate for government policies to be centred on the responsible development, deployment and ethical use of AI in business.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce forms AI council with members including Amazon, Google
The chamber says the council will advocate for government policies to be centred on the responsible development, deployment and ethical use of AI in business.
Business groups call on feds to intervene as St. Lawrence Seaway strike begins
Business groups urged the federal government to intervene to void a lengthy labour dispute at the St. Lawrence Seaway amid concerns that a strike that
St. Lawrence Seaway strike will spell huge losses for local producers: Port of Johnstown GM
The agriculture industry in Eastern Ontario could lose out on up to $62 million in soybean revenue this season if workers with the St. Lawrence
Extension of CEBA repayment deadline gets mixed reviews from business groups
Business groups gave a mixed reaction to PM Justin Trudeau’s announcement Thursday that the initial repayment deadline for CEBA loans will be extended to Jan.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce joins calls for extension of CEBA repayment deadline
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of industry associations have joined calls to extend the deadline for small businesses to repay pandemic loans
Consumer spending to soften in second half of 2023: Canadian Chamber of Commerce
While consumer spending remained strong in the second quarter, it turned a corner after the Bank of Canada ended its pause on interest rate hikes,
Strong sales but lower profits for many local businesses, retail reports suggest
Strong consumer spending patterns across Canada and particularly in Ottawa seem promising, but the data show only part of the retail picture, experts agree.
Ottawa’s ‘economic optimism’ means it is less likely to face recession, new report suggests
A high level of economic optimism is keeping consumer spending in Ottawa high as other major cities prepare for recession.
Businesses expect slower sales in short term as cost, labour issues persist: survey
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says businesses expect subdued sales in the short term as they face continued cost and labour pressures, despite slowing inflation.
‘It is your new normal’: Canada’s aging work force root of national labour shortage
For years, experts have been warning of a looming wave of retirements as baby boomers grow older and start to exit the workforce en masse.
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