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Canadian and international business news relevant to local business leaders here in Ottawa. Includes stories related to inflation, interest rates, employment, major government announcements and more.

Business Development Bank boosts funds available to defence-sector entrepreneurs

The Business Development Bank of Canada is increasing the funds available to entrepreneurs looking to take advantage...

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady at 2.25% in soft economy

The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday and forecasts a gradual economic recovery...

Bank of Canada expected to keep key rate steady this week — and maybe all year long

Many economists expect no change in the Bank of Canada's benchmark interest rate later this week — and, possibly, for the rest of the year.

Surprise inflation hike won’t knock Bank of Canada off sidelines, economists say

Inflation closed out 2025 with a surprise uptick, but economists weighing in Monday argued there was little...

Inflation steady at 2.2% in November despite grocery price hike

Rising costs at the grocery store were causing fresh pain for consumers in November even as Statistics...

Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%

The Bank of Canada left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it signalled the 2.25 per cent level is about right to balance keeping inflation in check with helping the economy grow.

Canada’s economy rebounds in third quarter with 2.6% growth

The Canadian economy topped expectations with a sharp rebound in the third quarter as a stronger trade...

Inflation cools to 2.2% in October as gas, grocery prices fall

Cheaper prices at the gas pumps and grocery store helped bring down inflation in October, Statistics Canada...

New study suggests entrepreneurs more likely to experience symptoms of ADHD

A new study from the Business Development Bank of Canada suggests that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, may be more common among entrepreneurs than in the general adult population.

Federal budget forecasts $78B deficit as Liberals shift spending to capital projects

This year's federal budget contains a deficit nearly twice the size forecast by the Liberals a year...
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