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OTTAWA — Canada’s jobs numbers beat economists’ expectations in July, while the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in two years, Statistics Canada said on Friday. The agency’s labour force survey said Canada added…
The National Business and Trade Outlook survey of 359 business leaders and decision-makers found just over half (51 per cent) expect the federal government's economic measures will leave their business 'much better off' or 'somewhat…
Canada’s labour market showed further signs of improvement in July with a 75k increase in employment building on 106k increases over May and June, and the unemployment rate ticking down to its lowest level (6.4%)…
First 100 guests receive a free Classic sandwich and beverage on opening day; $5 Classic sandwiches available August 18–25 Jimmy John’s will open its 17th Canadian location in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, August 18. Located…
Annual Pet Appreciation Month donations exceed past record by $400,000 Pet Valu, the leading Canadian specialty retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies, proudly announced today that its 2026 Pet Appreciation Month initiatives were its…
We’ve been diagnosing the wrong problem in franchising. When franchisees aren’t growing, aren’t engaged, or aren’t following the system, it’s easy to conclude that the franchisee is the issue. After all, they’re the ones missing…
Canadian business leaders see opportunity in the federal government's economic agenda but say commitments must quickly translate into action, as they navigate ongoing trade uncertainty, finds a new KPMG survey. The National Business and Trade Outlook…
Effective September 1, 2026, the Northwest Territories’ minimum wage will increase from $16.95 per hour to $17.20 per hour. This increase is based on the percentage changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the…
Effective September 1, 2026, the Northwest Territories’ minimum wage will increase from $16.95 per hour to $17.20 per hour. This increase is based on the percentage changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the…
OTTAWA, July 31 (Reuters) - Canada's economy grew by a greater-than-expected 0.3% in May and looks set to turn in its best annualized quarterly performance for more than three years, official data indicated on Friday.…
Early signs of an economic rebound in the second quarter should put to rest any talk of Canada being in a recession, according to economists parsing the latest gross domestic product figures. Statistics Canada reported…
The Second Cup Coffee Company Inc., a premier global specialty coffee franchise with an expansive international presence, today officially announced the appointment of Joe Walker as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment marks a…