Business
New business closures in Manitoba aimed at slowing COVID-19 spread
Won’t affect manufacturers, health-care facilities, grocery stores, government services, banks, gas stations, agricultural operations, liquor stores.
Trump’s push to open economy could come at cost of lives
Claims the real people want to get back to work ASAP, critics say he’s presenting the nation with a false choice.
As pandemic spreads, a wave of executive teams announce pay cuts
Several Canadian companies have made financial commitments in recent days that put temporary restraints on executive salaries
COVID-19 sapping the confidence of small business
CFIB Business Barometer tumbles 29 points to historic low in March.
Half of small firms report a drop in sales due to COVID-19: CFIB
A quarter say they won’t survive a month with a big drop in income.
Environment leaders say feds need to push sustainability as budget nears
But Business Council of Canada CEO is calling for an economic budget to respond to the economic crisis “people are feeling.”
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Feds say USMCA better than nothing, business says get on with it
C.D. Howe Institute said all three countries will be worse off under the new agreement, government says it amounts to a 0.25% gain in GDP.
‘Sizable gap’ between Tim’s performance and capability: CEO
RBI plans to fix the coffee-and-doughnut chain’s performance by elevating the quality of its core categories.
Insolvencies up last year as business filings rise for first time since 2001 [UPDATED]
The mining, oil and gas sector led the way with a 75% increase.
CETA can serve as template for post Brexit Canada-UK trade deal
UK has traditionally been Canada’s second-largest export market after the United States.
Climate is changing. Investing needs to, too, says BlackRock
World’s largest investment manager will cut out some coal producers from some of its portfolios.
Business confidence down, but companies still plan to invest: BDC
Will spend on intangible assets such as technology, marketing, intellectual property and employee training-over the next 12 months.
Bank of Canada survey suggests business confidence up
Outside of energy-producing regions, reports of improved indicators of future sales are widespread.
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Canadian SMEs remain nimble in the face of change
Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partners: American Express SME Pulse Survey shows small and medium-sized enterprises are adapting to disruption and economic uncertainty Canadian business owners continuously face big challenges, from rapidly changing international trade policies, to evolving industry and…
Most ASEAN leaders no shows in meeting with Trump’s proxy
O’Brien read a letter from Trump, who invited ASEAN leaders to a “special summit” in the US early next year.
