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Grocery Tracker: Wholesale For The Holidays
Grocery Tracker: Wholesale For The Holidays
January 03, 2017  |  Retail

In this week’s Grocery Tracker: a sugar warning controversy, food prices on the rise in Canada, a class-action lawsuit and wholesale dominates the holidays. A...

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Canadian Banks Selling Credit Card ABS In US
Canadian Banks Selling Credit Card ABS In US
December 08, 2016  |  Banking

Canadian banks are increasingly turning to the U.S. market, issuing $6.8 billion asset-backed securities during 2016 alone, based on data compiled by Bloomberg. In a...

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WorldRemit Sees Strong Business In Canada
WorldRemit Sees Strong Business In Canada
December 05, 2016  |  Payment Methods

WorldRemit, the money transfer app, announced late last week customers in Canada are using the service in droves, sending close to 60,000 transfers each month....

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First Canadian Amazon Launchpad Store Opens
First Canadian Amazon Launchpad Store Opens
December 02, 2016  |  Merchant Innovation

Amazon.ca announced Thursday (Dec. 1) that it is expanding Amazon Launchpad into Canada. Amazon Launchpad is an online store that showcases hundreds of different innovative...

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American Express Brings Contactless Payments To Canada
American Express Brings Contactless Payments To Canada
December 01, 2016  |  Mobile Payments

Credit card issuer American Express announced Wednesday (Nov. 30) it is enabling contactless mobile pay for cardholders in Canada that have an Android device. In...

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Payment Method Trends: Canada Edition
Payment Method Trends: Canada Edition
November 18, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Canadian national payments provider Payments Canada just released its Canadian Payment Methods and Trends report for the past year. The report compares, among other things,...

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Why Vancouver Is A Magnet For Tech Talent
Why Vancouver Is A Magnet For Tech Talent
October 28, 2016  |  International

Vancouver may not be the largest city in Canada, but it packs a mighty startup punch. The city has earned top rankings for its startup...

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Ontario Hub Helps FinTechs Navigate Regulatory Waters
Ontario Hub Helps FinTechs Navigate Regulatory Waters
October 18, 2016  |  International

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is supporting a new initiative aimed at helping to guide FinTech startups through the complexities of the regulatory framework and provide...

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Where SMEs Turn When Bank Loans Fall Out Of The Picture
Where SMEs Turn When Bank Loans Fall Out Of The Picture
October 13, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Nearly half of Canada’s SMEs have applied for some form of financing in recent years. But despite its market size, SMEs are struggling to get...

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