Here are the CP Business Department's plans for today and the top business stories so far. All times Eastern unless otherwise stated. All ETAs and wordcounts approximate. Entries are subject to change as news develops.
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COVERING:
Ian Bickis has a look at how commercial cleaning companies have fared amid empty office towers and business parks throughout the pandemic.
Jordan Press will have more on September jobs numbers from Ottawa.
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TOP STORIES:
StatCan says economy added 157,000 jobs in Sept.
StatCan-Jobs
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -- Statistics Canada says the economy added 157,000 jobs in September, bringing employment back to pre-pandemic levels for the first time. Words: 150, Photos: 1
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MTY Food Group records rising third-quarter profit
MTY-Rslts
Montreal, Quebec, Canada -- MTY Food Group Inc. recorded an uptick in sales and profits in its third quarter amid a rebound in customer traffic at the company's restaurants. Words: 281, Photos: 1
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US employers add a weak 194,000 jobs as delta maintains hold
US-Economy-Jobs-Report
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy with many companies struggling to fill millions of open jobs. Friday’s report from the Labor Department also showed that the unemployment rate fell sharply to 4.8% from 5.2% in August.
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CALENDAR:
Statistics Canada to release its labour force survey for September.
MTY Food Group Inc. results
Cineplex Inc. v. Cineworld Group PLC and 1232743 B.C. Ltd case continues at Ontario Superior Court of Justice
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