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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
The premiers are expected to discuss how Canada builds, transports and sells its energy to the world.
On Monday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford will meet in Calgary for a Smith-Ford event discussing Canada's economic future, including energy production and sales strategies.
Statistics Canada will release its GDP report for July on Tuesday, following a preliminary estimate last month that showed real GDP was essentially unchanged as service sector gains offset retail and manufacturing declines.
Build Canada Homes Ana Bail addressed the Empire Club in Toronto on Friday regarding affordable housing, as national home sales fell 6.9 per cent compared with the same month last year.
Bank senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers will give a speech in Victoria on Thursday as the Bank maintains its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent, though financial markets have raised odds of a rate hike later this year.
Regional home sales results for September in Calgary and Vancouver will arrive toward the end of this week, providing insight into the Canadian economic landscape amid shifting market expectations.