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

Albertans will vote on Monday on 10 referendum questions, including whether to hold a binding referendum on the province leaving Canada. The separation question will be counted first, with results expected early the following morning. Unifor, representing over 9,000 Stellantis workers, will announce the outcome of a weekend strike vote on Monday.

The union is considering strike action as a last resort in contract negotiations, particularly regarding the potential sale of Stellantis' Brampton, Ontario assembly plant to defence contractor Roshel. Statistics Canada will release its September inflation reading on Monday, providing insight into how energy price pressures are affecting the broader economy.

The Bank of Canada will publish its business outlook survey, consumer expectations survey, and interest rate decision ahead of its Oct. 28 monetary policy meeting. Rogers Communications Inc. will report its Q3 financial results on Friday, following its recent acquisition of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, giving the company full ownership of sports teams including the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, and Argonauts.