Latest job numbers
Statistics Canada releases the labour force survey for August on Friday. The previous survey for July found that the economy generated 54,100 net new jobs and pushed the unemployment rate back to its four-decade low of 5.8 per cent, down from six per cent the previous month.
Canopy Growth investor Constellation Brands shares outlook
Constellation Brands executives will speak about the company’s strategic business activities and outlook for the future at a Barclays investment conference in Boston on Wednesday. The U.S.-based alcohol giant recently announced an additional $5-billion investment in Canadian pot producer Canopy Growth, raising its share in the cannabis giant to 38 per cent.
Couche-Tard earnings
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. releases first-quarter results on Wednesday. CEO Brian Hannasch said in July that the North American convenience store giant is looking for new acquisitions following a blockbuster year that made it Canada’s largest company by revenues.
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SnowBall: A Cool Winter’s Eve to Keep Ottawa Kids Warm This Winter
As Ottawa’s winter chill sets in, the warmth of community spirit takes centre stage at SnowBall: A Cool Winter’s Eve, The Snowsuit Fund’s sought-after gala happening at the Ottawa Art
Experience Canadian Culinary Excellence!
Every February, Ottawa turns into Canada’s culinary capital for the weekend. Chefs from across the country who have won their regional championships will converge on Ottawa Jan. 31 to Feb.
Rate announcement
The Bank of Canada will make an announcement on its benchmark interest rate Wednesday. Most economists expect the central bank to keep its key interest rate target on hold, but they will scrutinize the central bank’s statement for clues about what it might do next.
Transcontinental results
Transcontinental Inc. will hold a third-quarter conference call on Thursday. The Montreal-based printing and packaging company’s second-quarter profit was up nearly 50 per cent from a year-earlier, mainly as a result of accelerated revenue from a long-term printing contract that was ended prematurely by Hearst.
