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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…
DramaKids Canada proudly celebrates a major milestone in the Brampton region as franchise owner Sindhu Rajagopalan expands her footprint across the entire city after an extraordinary first term of success. What began as a single DramaKids…
AI is now part of franchise operations Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a head office experiment. Franchise systems are using AI for customer intake, scheduling, training, inventory, marketing, and customer service. For franchisors, AI…
New menu combines kid-friendly favourites with cultural discovery through food and activities Food has always been a way to connect people with new cultures, flavours and traditions. Recognizing food as an entry point to discovery,…
Every franchise owner enters a business with a larger system behind them, but no two markets are exactly alike. Economic conditions and workforce needs vary from city to city, making adaptability one of the most…
Pita Pit has raised $20,000 for Make-A-Wish Canada through its ninth annual national fundraising campaign. Between May 25 and June 21, Pita Pit customers at participating Pita Pit locations were invited to join the campaign…
The federal government says it’s simplifying the current ‘Buy Canadian’ procurement process to make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to be competitive and get new projects to market faster. To do this, Minister…