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:
We will be updating our stories on the November GDP figures from Statistics Canada as well as the latest earnings from Imperial Oil.
We are planning a brief story on home sales numbers expected from the Calgary Real Estate Board.
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TOP STORIES:
StatCan: Economy grew 0.6% in November
StatCan-GDP
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -- Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product rose 0.6 per cent in November before COVID-19 cases began to surge at the end of the year. Words: 279, Photos: 1
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Imperial Oil raises dividend amid Q4 profit
Imperial-Oil-Rslts
Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- Imperial Oil Ltd. has raised its dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit compared with a loss a year ago tied to a billion-dollar non-cash charge. Words: 230, Photos: 1
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Toymaker Spin Master reports higher revenue
Spin-Master-Rslts
Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Toymaker Spin Master Corp. says its revenue grew 26.5 per cent compared with a year ago driven by growth in toy, entertainment and licensing and digital games revenues. Words: 185
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Businesses face shortage of skilled workers
Your-Money
Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Canadian executives say the biggest challenges facing businesses right now are a shortage of skilled workers and finding young employees, according to a recent survey. By Leah Golob. Words: 644, Photos: 1
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CALENDAR:
Calgary Real Estate Board releases January home sales figures
Statistics Canada to release gross domestic product by industry figures for November.
Imperial Oil Ltd. to release its fourth-quarter results and hold a conference call with financial analysts.
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