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Baker McKenzie drives forward Swedish company’s first Canadian acquisition
ICLG
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Axel Johnson International’s takeover of a privately held Canadian company marks its first foothold... Axel Johnson International’s takeover of a privately held Canadian company marks its first foothold in the country. International law firm Baker...
Small business owners see Canada in recession: poll
Vancouver City News
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June 26, 2025
A new poll of 150 small businesses in British Columbia suggests a challenging summer job market as many owners believe Canada is already in a recession. According to a poll conducted by Merchant Growth, a company offering financial services to...
Can Canada get to orbit? Companies NordSpace and ProtoSpace hope to launch country's 1st space mission (exclusive)
Space.com
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July 8, 2025
At a coastal site on the southeastern tip of Newfoundland, a brand-new rocket is nearly ready for flight. It was built entirely in Canada, fueled by kerosene and ambition, and spearheaded by a startup with its eyes on orbit. NordSpace is on track...
Posthaste: Canadians might want to brace for bigger budget deficit than expected
Airdrie Echo
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News BMO estimates red ink could climb toward $80 billion, but we're in better shape than America BMO estimates the federal deficit could jump toward $80 billion or about 2.5 per cent of GDP. Photo by ANDRE FORGET/Postmedia...
Immigration Corner | Possibility of starting fresh in Canada after divorce
The Gleaner
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July 8, 2025
Dear Miss Powell, I am a 59-year-old with a PhD. I just got divorced, and I want to try living in another country. What are my options to immigrate to Canada? Looking forward to reading your answer in The Gleaner. – K.N. Dear K.N., It is common...
India calling: Why an Indian-origin techie from Canada says 'I'm pretty unhappy'; yearns for home in viral post
The Economic Times
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July 7, 2025
A Reddit post by a 25-year-old Indian-origin Canadian citizen has recently gone viral after he detailed why, despite spending the majority of his life in Canada, he feels a strong pull to return and build his future in India, according to TOI...
Federal and Ontario governments invest $4.4 million to support small agri-food businesses
Top Crop Manager
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July 7, 2025
The federal government and Ontario government are investing up to $4.4 million under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help small businesses in the agri-food industry grow their businesses, as well as enhance...
Small business say Canada is already in recession, report finds
Wealth Professional Canada
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That said, 56% of respondents believe their business is able to navigate a potential recession including 39% who are confident and 17% who said they are very confident. Asked what help from the Canadian government would be most useful if there is...
Ontario auditor general has ‘active audits’ on special ed, child care: internal docs
Global News
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July 3, 2025
Ontario’s auditor general appears to be conducting investigations into special education and child care, according to internal government documents, potentially offering fresh insight into how the province funds and handles the two key files. The...
Grand Opening of Avon Paris Baguette Café on July 18
Franchise Opportunities
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By: Paris Baguette | 0 Shares 38 Reads July 16, 2025 // Franchising.com // AVON, OH – Paris Baguette is growing in the US & Canada. Paris Baguette continues along an growth trajectory with their upcoming bakery café opening at 35705 Chester Road,...
NHL trade rumors: Connor McDavid might have the Toronto Maple Leafs waiting for him amid trade speculations
The Times of India
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Toronto Maple Leafs might just be waiting to sign on Connor McDavid.(Image via Bob Frid-Imagn Images) Connor McDavid, one of the most popular players and the captain of the Edmonton Oilers, faced one of his biggest heartbreaks a few weeks ago when...
Nine McGillians appointed to the Order of Canada
McGill Reporter
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July 7, 2025
Alan EvanOwen Egan/Joni Dufour Nine members of the McGill University community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours. Among the honorees are two McGill faculty members, Professors Alan Evans...
Private delivery firms eye bigger market share as strikes plague Canada Post
Yahoo Finance
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By Abhinav Parmar (Reuters) -UPS, FedEx and other private parcel carriers are busy cornering a bigger share of the nearly $17 billion Canadian delivery market, while government-owned Canada Post copes with labor turmoil. Canada Post, the country's...
Business scams rising in Canada, experts warn of risks
CJLS - Massachusetts
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REDPIXEL / Depositphotos.com Scams targeting businesses are becoming more common across Canada, and the financial impact is growing. More than 9,200 business scams were reported between 2023 and 2024, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre....
Digital Wallets Help Rewrite the Calculus for Cross-Border SMB Growth
PYMNTS.com - Massachusetts
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July 7, 2025
Highlights Legacy cross-border payment systems have long disadvantaged SMBs due to structural incumbencies that favor large enterprises. FinTech innovations — like digital wallets, stablecoins and integrated payment platforms — are reshaping...
Alberta government announces new rules on cannabis and liquor
Lethbridge News Now
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July 2, 2025
(ID 60995776 © Mario Cupkovic | Dreamstime.com) By rdnewsNOW staff removing red tape Jul 2, 2025 | 4:06 PM The provincial government has announced new rules around alcohol and cannabis in Alberta to remove red tape for small businesses and expand...
What the West Can Learn from Quebec’s Seed Strategy
Seed World
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July 7, 2025
When people outside the province picture Quebec agriculture, they tend to imagine dairy barns, sugar shacks, and maybe a few rolling fields of corn near the St. Lawrence. And yes, that pastoral image is part of the story. But it’s not the whole...
Gen X represents a growing market for bleisure travel, survey says
Travel Press
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July 16, 2025
Bleisure travel is no longer just a Gen Z trend; it’s booming across age groups, including among Canadians in the Gen X age bracket. New data from Corporate Traveller Canada, based on a national survey conducted by YouGov reveals that 24 per cent...
Inside Kapil Sharma's New Cafe In Canada, It's Interiors Are Looking 'Wow'
Zee News
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New Delhi: Ace comedian and actor Kapil Sharma, has now ventured into a new domain. From singing, stand-up to hosting a show, acting and now he has become an entrepreneur. Yes! you read that right. The top comedian has opened a cafe in Surrey,...
‘I don’t feel fulfilled’: Indian-origin man is ready to give up his Canadian citizenship, ready to move back to India
The Indian Express
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July 7, 2025
An Indian-origin techie recently shared a lengthy post stating his reasons for wanting to leave Canada and return to India for a simple life. In the now-viral Reddit post, the 25-year-old opened up about the emotional turmoil one goes through when...