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ECONOMYThe week ahead: What to watch on the business agenda
CBC business columnist David Blair's roundup of key economic announcements to watch for in the week ahead.
By David Blair, CBC News
Posted: Mar 6, 2009 3:12 PM ET
Last Updated: Aug 26, 2011 3:36 PM ET
David Blair
CBC News reporter David Blair covers business and the economy for CBC Radio. This is his roundup of what to watch for in the business world in the week ahead. For more on the topics he highlights in his weekly look-ahead, you can listen to his up-to-the-minute business coverage every morning on CBC Radio across the country (for broadcast times, see the schedule at the bottom of the page.)
Monday, August 29
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No major financial releases are expected.
Tuesday, August 30
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Bank of Nova Scotia continues what has been an up and down week for bank earnings reports.
Wednesday, August 31
- Statistics Canada will reveal GDP data for June, and the second quarter as a whole.
Thursday, Sept. 1
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The leaders of France and Britain have invited Libyan rebels to attend a conference in Paris. The 'Friends of Libya' conference will discuss how the international community can support Libya's new government..
Friday, Sept. 2
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Both Canadian Western bank and the, Laurentian bank of Canada report earnings.
David Blair's morning broadcast schedule
You can hear David Blair's up-to-the-minute business coverage every morning on CBC Radio in these areas:
| CITY | TIME | STATION |
| Halifax (Information Morning) | 6:50 a.m. local / 5:50 a.m. ET | 90.5 FM |
| Montreal (Daybreak) | 6:12 a.m. ET | 88.5 FM |
| Ottawa (Ottawa Morning) | 6:37 am ET | 91.5 FM |
| Montreal (Daybreak) | 6:50 am ET | 104.7 FM / 88.5 FM |
| Manitoba (Information Radio) | 6:20 a.m. local / 7:20 am ET | 89.3 FM |
| Edmonton (Edmonton A.M.) | 6:40 a.m. local / 8:40 a.m. ET | 93.9 FM / 740 AM |
| Calgary (Eyeopener) | 6:50 a.m. local / 8:50 am ET | 99.1 FM / 1010 AM |
| Calgary (Eyeopener) | 7:50 a.m. local / 9:50 am ET | 99.1 FM / 1010 AM |
| Regina (The Morning Edition) | 7:37 Local / 9:37 ET(March to Nov.) | 94.1 FM in Saskatoon / 102.5 FM in Regina / 540 AM rest of province |
| Vancouver (The Early Edition) | 6:20 a.m. local / 9:20 am ET | 88.1 FM / 690 AM |
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