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BoC expected to deliver eighth consecutive rate hike, but it’s probably the last one
OTTAWA — Economists don't believe the Bank of Canada is ready to hit the brakes on its interest rate-hiking cycle just yet, even…
Federal committee will probe government contracts with McKinsey
OTTAWA — A federal committee overseeing government operations is launching a parliamentary inquiry into contracts awarded to…
Bank economists see mild recession
TORONTO — Big bank economists say the surprisingly resilient economy is likely headed for a mild slowdown in the year ahead, but…
Conservative leader calls for probe into federal contracts awarded to McKinsey
OTTAWA — Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for a parliamentary inquiry into federal contracts awarded to…
Canada officially buying F-35 fighter jet for $19 billion
OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada is officially buying the F-35 fighter jet to replace its aging CF-18s, ending…
Canada to spend $1.24 billion on rescue helicopter upgrades through sole-sourced deal
OTTAWA — Canada is planning to spend $1.24 billion to upgrade its fleet of military search-and-rescue helicopters, about $200…
Canadian economy in 2023 shaped by high interest rates
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy started off 2022 with a remarkable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, but heading in 2023, high…
Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 6.8 per cent in November
OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate fell slightly to 6.8 per cent in November.
That's down from 6.9 per cent in October.…
Gridlock ahead
From the December 2022 print edition
While some may be surprised and frustrated by your organization’s annual cycle of…
The path to net-zero procurement
From the December 2022 print edition
We’re getting closer to 2030, an important milestone year on the path to net-zero…
Help wanted
From the December 2022 print edition
Procurement as a service is an outsourced procurement model that combines technology,…
Sustainable packaging
From the December 2022 print edition
When it comes to making sustainable packaging decisions, choices can be overwhelming, like…