OTTAWA — House returns from summer recess MondayTORONTO — Bank of Canada holds overnight rate at 2.75%VANCOUVER — Port labour talks resume after two-week pauseCALGARY — Drought conditions ease across southern AlbertaMONTRÉAL — Provincial budget tabled ahead of fall sessionWASHINGTON — Cross-border trade talks enter third roundOTTAWA — House returns from summer recess MondayTORONTO — Bank of Canada holds overnight rate at 2.75%VANCOUVER — Port labour talks resume after two-week pauseCALGARY — Drought conditions ease across southern AlbertaMONTRÉAL — Provincial budget tabled ahead of fall sessionWASHINGTON — Cross-border trade talks enter third round

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BusinessTORONTO —

Bank of Canada holds overnight rate at 2.75%

The central bank cited steadying inflation and a labour market it described as gradually rebalancing.

Staff Reporter, Markets Desk · · 5 min read

BusinessVANCOUVER —

Port labour talks resume after two-week pause

Both sides describe the mood as businesslike, with shippers watching closely ahead of the fall import season.

Staff Reporter, Business Desk · · 4 min read

BusinessTORONTO —

Retailers report steady back-to-school spending

Early data suggests spending held roughly flat year over year, with shoppers favouring value-priced basics.

Staff Reporter, Consumer Desk · · 3 min read