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Shopify looks to vacate flagship Elgin Street HQ in bid to reduce office footprint

Three months after declaring it was going “digital by default” in the wake of COVID-19, the e-commerce giant is consolidating its Ottawa footprint at its nearby office at 234 Laurier Ave. W.

REAL ESTATE

Ottawa landlords urge Ford government to ditch proposed rent freeze
The industry association says a freeze would discourage “desperately needed” new investment in rental housing and leave property owners holding the bag for rising utility costs and taxes.

Ottawa Business Growth Survey launch: Key findings, including business confidence, the impact of government relief measures and how local businesses are adapting to a pandemic economy.

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CFO Corner: The CFO's guide to data alchemy – seven axioms for turning gold into rhodium

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Ottawa cargo flights climb as carriers rush to meet growing demand

PROCUREMENT
Feds seeks executive search firm to help create 'inventory' of racial minorities for senior public service posts
The Liberal government is looking for an executive search firm to create and maintain the list of candidates from minority groups, as well as people with disabilities, who could be considered for deputy minister and assistant deputy minister positions.

ECONOMY
Highlights from the 2020 Welch LLP Ottawa Business Growth Survey report
The annual research project, which surveys hundreds of local business executives, quantified COVID-19’s negative impact on business confidence levels and explored how local companies are adapting to the current economic climate.

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Boost employee morale and sales by partnering with The Ottawa Mission's Business on a Mission program

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Cognitive dissonance creeps into Ottawa's planning and design decisions

NATIONAL
Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
A preview of some of the national business stories that will be making headlines in the days ahead.

EXPERT BLOGGERS SPONSORED

Amanda Deseure, Syntax Strategic
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