Brief
Roots vote, Ford speech and housing data top Canadian business agenda for week
Key events include a Roots Corp. privatization vote, a speech by Premier Doug Ford, and several Statistics Canada releases.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Toronto – The Canadian business week ahead features five notable items, according to a Canadian Press roundup published on Oct. 11, 2026. Shareholders of Roots Corp. will vote on Tuesday on a deal that would take the retailer private under Marquee Brands, which plans to work with fashion designer Joseph Mimran to expand the brand. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is scheduled to address the Empire Club of Canada on Wednesday, continuing his vocal stance in Canada’s trade dispute with the United States. Statistics Canada will publish its August building permits data on Wednesday, followed by its monthly manufacturing survey and wholesale‑trade figures on Thursday. In the housing sector, the Canadian Real Estate Association will release September home‑sales numbers on Friday, and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is expected to issue September housing‑starts data the same day. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will speak at the Canadian Club Toronto on Friday, where she will discuss pressures on Canadian industry and reference a recent letter to Stelco demanding a plan from its U.S. parent, Cleveland‑Cliffs, after the steelmaker announced up to 500 layoffs.
Key facts
- Roots Corp. shareholders will vote on a privatization deal with Marquee Brands on Tuesday. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford will speak at the Empire Club of Canada on Wednesday. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Statistics Canada will release August building permits data on Wednesday and manufacturing and wholesale‑trade surveys on Thursday. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The Canadian Real Estate Association will publish September home‑sales figures on Friday, alongside Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.'s September housing‑starts data. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will address the Canadian Club Toronto on Friday, referencing a letter to Stelco about its U.S. parent’s commitments. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week”
