Soft data cloud Bank of Canada rate hike outlook
Two Statistics Canada reports showing 2.2 percent May inflation and a 1.2 percent April drop in retail sales cast doubt on a July rate hike by Governor Stephen Poloz. Analysts cite trade tensions with the United States and slowing growth as reasons rates may stay steady, with key GDP and employment reports ahead.
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Feds impose community benefit rules on infrastructure work
Federal guidelines require major funded projects to hire Indigenous Peoples veterans and recent immigrants and award contracts to local SMEs. Provinces set project scope with early employment training targets and progress reporting to prove goals are met at key milestones.
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BP faces spill off Nova Scotia as drilling halted
BP Canada reports a spill of drilling fluids from the West Aquarius off Nova Scotia. About 136 cubic metres leaked from piping 30 metres below sea level before the stop. Drilling suspended pending CNSOPB approval. regulator notes well is secure.
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Angela Giles
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