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Retail sales down 0.5 per cent in September
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.5 per cent to $61.1 billion in September led by a drop in sales at gas…
Economists see signs of inflation easing
OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate held steady in October, but economists say it's trending in the right direction.
In its…
Ontario premier to extend provincial gas tax cut for one year
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says a cut to the provincial gas tax in place since the summer will be extended for another…
Larger than expected interest rate hikes would spell economic contraction: PBO
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says the Canadian economy would contract slightly in 2023 if central banks raise…
China trade down on weak global demand, virus curbs
BEIJING (AP) — China's trade shrank in October as global demand weakened and anti-virus controls weighed on domestic consumer…
Merchandise trade surplus hits $1.1 billion in September
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country's merchandise trade surplus amounted to $1.1 billion in September as growth exports…
Estimated cost of warship fleet rises to $84 billion
OTTAWA — Parliament's budget watchdog is predicting another increase in the cost of a new fleet of warships for the Royal Canadian…
Canadian economy grew 0.1 per cent in August
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy continued along the path of modest growth in August, posting 0.1 per cent growth in real gross…
Bank of Canada expected to raise interest rates amid recession fears
OTTAWA — Even as warnings about a potential recession grow louder, the Bank of Canada is expected to announce another hefty…
Supplier segmentation
From the October 2022 print edition
As environmental concerns continue to take centre stage, businesses are under more pressure…
Leaning into ESG
From the October 2022 print edition
To appreciate the shift towards environmental and social governance (ESG) practices, we…
Leading with compassion
From the October 2022 print edition
It’s common to hear from supply chain professionals that they fell into the vocation almost…