The Briefs - Roundup of the top stories: Canada GDP is weak; U.S. Central bank signals rates may stay high longer; More home buyers are waiting for lower rates; London Drugs hit with cyberattack; Loblaw hit with boycott; pot gets re-classified in U.S.

New warnings on every cigarette should deter smokers.

Ontario's new rule banning cellphones from classrooms says more about the adults than the kids.

The Briefs - Roundup of the top stories: Canada GDP is weak; U.S. Central bank signals rates may stay high longer; More home buyers are waiting for lower rates; London Drugs hit with cyberattack; Loblaw hit with boycott; pot gets re-classified in U.S.
New warnings on every cigarette should deter smokers.
Ontario's new rule banning cellphones from classrooms says more about the adults than the kids.

A weekly series spotlighting the biggest and most significant news stories affecting the world of business and the economy. Taking Stock with Amanda Lang brings business stories from the global stage to Canadians every week and explains why they matter.

A weekly series spotlighting the biggest and most significant news stories affecting the world of business and the economy. Taking Stock with Amanda Lang brings business stories from the global stage to Canadians every week and explains why they matter.

Taking Stock with Amanda Lang

Why aren't we building homes?

Soft economic numbers on Friday are likely the last data point before the Bank of Canada makes its next decision on interest rates next week.

New numbers suggest Canadians are far more skeptical of AI than other countries are.

Canadian businesses also aren’t buying in to AI as much as the rest of the world, and it could cost them over the long run.

Soft economic numbers on Friday are likely the last data point before the Bank of Canada makes its next decision on interest rates next week.
New numbers suggest Canadians are far more skeptical of AI than other countries are.
Canadian businesses also aren’t buying in to AI as much as the rest of the world, and it could cost them over the long run.

Is a rate cut in the cards?

We’re taking a look at trade in Canada. With more than 1 in 6 Canadian jobs tied to exports, it’s a critical issue. But barriers within Canada and with other countries are holding us back.

Businesses are feeling slightly more confident about the outlook, but risks remain.

The trading relationship between Canada and the U.S. remains strong, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t areas for improvement.

Barriers to trade within provinces are costing consumers and the economy billions.

We’re taking a look at trade in Canada. With more than 1 in 6 Canadian jobs tied to exports, it’s a critical issue. But barriers within Canada and with other countries are holding us back.
Businesses are feeling slightly more confident about the outlook, but risks remain.
The trading relationship between Canada and the U.S. remains strong, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t areas for improvement.
Barriers to trade within provinces are costing consumers and the economy billions.

Canada has gotten complacent about free trade

The Briefs: U.S inflation cools; Biden imposes tariffs on China; New EV supply plant; More retailers liquidate; Wildfires take hold.

Wildfires in Canada: By The Numbers

Financing big oil

The Briefs: U.S inflation cools; Biden imposes tariffs on China; New EV supply plant; More retailers liquidate; Wildfires take hold.
Wildfires in Canada: By The Numbers
Financing big oil

Why aren't we building homes?

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