Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five key factors to watch in the Canadian business landscape over the next week:

On Monday, Unifor is set to commence negotiations with General Motors, representing over 4,600 members at various Ontario facilities. This marks the union's first contract talks with GM since reaching an agreement with Ford and later Stellantis.

On Tuesday, Cineplex Inc. will unveil its second-quarter earnings, reflecting the impact of Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated film, "The Odyssey." Investors will assess the effects of spring travel, high fuel prices, and Canada's early World Cup hosting on the airline industry.

Wednesday brings Metro's quarterly results as CEO Eric La Flèche steps down after 18 years, with the company navigating challenges from a warehouse strike and consumer spending concerns. Additionally, Metro will release its second-quarter figures, potentially influenced by the World Cup and the debut of its summer collection.

On Wednesday, Air Canada will report its second-quarter earnings, affected by ongoing trade tensions and the early stages of FIFA World Cup participation. The grocery sector, represented by Metro, will also share its Q2 results, which could include positive outcomes from the World Cup kickoff and a new summer merchandise line.

Finally, the Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball team has defied expectations, securing a second consecutive playoff victory and advancing to the Canadian Elite Basketball League finals. Head coach Willie Jefferson's leadership appears pivotal in this turnaround, as the team aims to reach the top of the league.