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  "id": 8646475,
  "title": "Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-20T08:00:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/sci-tech/2026/09/20/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-409"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This article outlines five key topics to watch in the Canadian business landscape over the next week:\n\n1. The Bank of Canada's upcoming speech in Halifax by Governor Tiff Macklem. While the central bank maintained its key interest rate at 2.25% earlier this month, it warned that inflation risks have increased and new tariffs have made economic growth prospects more uncertain.\n\n2. The return of MPs to the House of Commons on Monday as the fall sitting begins. With trade and the economy expected to be top of mind, discussions will likely focus on Canada's response to new U.S. tariffs.\n\n3. The opening of the Elevate tech conference in Toronto on Tuesday. With AI as the main topic, the conference will discuss current developments and the future impact of this technology.\n\n4. Statistics Canada's release of July retail sales figures on Thursday. The agency's advance estimate from last month indicated a decline of 0.8% in July, following an increase of 0.6% in June.\n\n5. The Global Business Forum conference in Banff, Alberta starting on Thursday. This two-day event brings together business, academic and government leaders.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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