Customers wait in line to purchase electronics at a Best Buy store during Black Friday sales in Toronto on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. The holiday shopping season kicks off with Black Friday this week. How shoppers respond to the sales and promotions may be a barometer for the upcoming holiday season for retailers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese


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TORONTO— Key Canadian Business Stories to Follow This Week

Postal Strike Continues
The strike involving around 55,000 Canada Post workers is entering its second week, creating concerns as the holiday season approaches. The union is pushing for better wages, improved safety measures, and other changes, while Canada Post emphasizes the need to modernize its operations to remain competitive in today’s delivery market.

Couche-Tard Earnings and Rival Bid
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is set to release its second-quarter financial results on Monday after the stock market closes. The company’s earnings come amidst a competitive bid for Japan's Seven & i Holdings Co., the owner of the 7-Eleven chain. An alternative offer has been made by Junro Ito, a director and founding family member, along with his affiliated private company, Ito-Kogyo Co. Ltd.

Bank of Canada Update
Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes of the Bank of Canada is scheduled to deliver a speech in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, on Tuesday. His address to the local Chamber of Commerce will focus on the future of monetary policy. This comes ahead of the central bank’s next interest rate announcement, slated for December 11.

Economic Growth Report
On Friday, Statistics Canada will publish its report on the country's gross domestic product (GDP) for September and the third quarter. Preliminary estimates suggest the economy grew at an annualized rate of 1% during the quarter, providing insight into Canada's economic trajectory.

Black Friday Signals Holiday Trends
Black Friday marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season this week. Retailers will be watching closely to gauge consumer behavior, as spending patterns could indicate how the rest of the season will unfold.

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