CBJ — Apple Inc. is about to become the world’s first company valued at $1 trillion. Shares of the tech company reached the $200 plateau and thus approached a market capitalization value just shy of the $1 trillion plateau. The iPhone maker usually launches new mobile models in September, which includes a few days worth […]
WestJet and CUPE
CBJ — The Canada Industrial Relations Board has issued an interim order to allow the Canadian Union of Public Employees to represent cabin crew members of WestJet Airlines. The union had filed an application with the CIRB on July 10th to represent the flight attendants after a majority signed cards stating they supported joining CUPE, […]
Tim Hortons Owner Has 87% Profit Increase
CBJ –Restaurant Brands International, the parent company of Tim Hortons and Burger King, posted a whopping 87% increase in profits during the second quarter, ended June 30. The massive profit spike comes in spite of a number of high-profile cases of rebellious Tim Hortons franchisees who are not happy with a number of the corporate […]
July 18
Justin Trudeau has no shortage of detractors here in this country, but many of his staunchest critics seem to be forming a unified alliance against the harsh steel and aluminum tariffs levied by the United States and the increasingly monotonous blustering, mostly on Twitter, from U.S. President Donald Trump and his “America First” mantra at […]
Editorial: August 18
Economic growth is largely pinned on what Canada is able to export to other nations. Over the past few months there has been rampant speculation as to whether U.S. President Donald Trump will create an all-out trade war with Canada as he seeks greater protectionism for American workers. Without a doubt, having tariffs slapped on […]
A New Approach to Corporate Investigations In the MeToo Movement
The MeToo movement, which started out on Twitter as #metoo, has opened the floodgates of awareness of sexual misconduct like no other. The movement is taking the Western world by storm, and has successfully decreased the fear of reporting sexual harassment in the workplace. The MeToo movement intends to provide survivors of sexual abuse a […]
Antimicrobial Resistance Is A Global Threat
It is estimated that around 700,000 deaths occur annually as a result of infections by resistant bacteria – known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Without effective approaches to combat AMR, it is projected that by the year 2050, the rate could reach as high as 10 million deaths per year. From an economic standpoint, AMR is […]
TruShield Insurance and Startup Canada Partner to Invest in Entrepreneur Success
Startup Canada and TruShield Insurance launched the Entrepreneur Success Fund, to invest in solutions to promote entrepreneur success across Canada. The Fund is an initiative of Startup Canada’s Entrepreneur Success Advisory Council in partnership with TruShield Insurance, composed of entrepreneurs, ecosystem builders and industry leaders from across Ontario, who advise on research and investment initiatives […]
Beck Taxi
From the moment founder Jim Beck put his first transportation vehicle into service 51 years ago Beck Taxi has been an integral part of the Toronto community and beyond. Much has changed in Canada’s largest, most progressive city since 1967 and Beck Taxi has been there serving the public through the many decades of municipal […]
RentMoola
In an ever-changing world of digital innovation people have come to expect streamlined processes and procedures when conducting their daily routines, both business and personal. Writing cheques as a form of payment is one of those old-fashioned traditional methods that have noticeably fallen out of favour as consumers and rental agencies look for quicker, more […]