The Walmart Canada Growth Summit follows similar events in other Walmart markets around the world, including the United States, Chile, India, Mexico and Africa, attended by thousands of local suppliers.
Sales outlooks have softened, particularly for exporters. Firms reported having sufficient capacity, and many are delaying investment and hiring decisions amid uncertainty, says the Bank.
Canada’s dairy supply management system faces growing scrutiny over cost, waste, and transparency concerns—prompting calls for reform and accountability.
Dollarama acquires Australian retailer, consumer confidence could lead to downward pressure on spending, anger as HBC managers get bonuses and workers no severance, Metro CEO says tariff impact minimal so far, remembering Hudson's Bay stores in different cities, and other news.
As tensions with the U.S. rise, Canada must prioritize food security as part of national defence to reduce reliance on imports and ensure crisis preparedness.
The imposition of tariffs by the United States and/or countermeasure tariffs by the Canadian government will have an impact on prices paid by Canadian consumers in the coming months, says Statistics Canada.
Alberta's visitor economy reached $12.7 billion in tourism expenditures in 2023, contributing $9.9 billion to the provincial GDP and creating nearly 90,000 jobs.
Canadian retailers are navigating strict CFIA and Competition Bureau guidelines for "Made in Canada" and "Product of Canada" labels to meet growing consumer demand.
The funding will support 11 Indigenous tourism projects that will drive cultural preservation, sustainable economic growth, and the development of local economies across Canada.
Bel Canada, Congebec, and Food Banks of Quebec unite to reduce food waste and fight food insecurity through an innovative recovery and redistribution initiative.
With the exception of the retail trade sector the increase in business openings was widespread across sectors in November 2024, says Statistics Canada.
Canada's food inflation hit -0.6% in January, but the GST Holiday may have masked true costs. With tax relief ending, are higher prices on the horizon?