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2023 Canadian Real Estate Market: Generational Trends Report
In this video interview, Don Kottick, President/CEO, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, discusses a recent report about the intentions...
Canadian manufacturing sales reach $73.9 billion in January
Manufacturing sales rose 4.1 per cent to $73.9 billion in January, with increases in 16 of 21 industries, reported...
Small businesses look for much-needed relief from cost increases and post-COVID debt
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says the federal government needs to use the upcoming budget to implement...
National net worth continues to fall despite rebound in international investment position
Canada’s national net worth, the sum of national wealth and Canada’s net foreign asset position, dropped 2.4 per cent...
Canada sees 22,000 jobs created in February as unemployment rate near record low
Employment held steady in February (+22,000; +0.1 per cent), and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.0 per cent,...
MPs take pay raise same day they take more from taxpayers
In this column, Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, writes about upcoming taxes for Canadians at the same...
Part of a Cycle: A Recession Primer
There’s a lot of talk these days about an upcoming recession in Canada. But what does a recession actually...
Per-person federal program spending at unprecedented levels
Per-person federal program (inflation adjusted) spending is expected to reach $11,498 in 2022-23 — five per cent higher than...
Economic Headwinds Impacting Debt Levels and Credit Payment Behaviour
According to Equifax Canada’s most recent Market Pulse consumer credit trends and insights report, total consumer debt in Q4...
New Report Reveals Surprising Changes in How Canadians Bought Homes in 2022
A new report from Zolo reveals significant changes in home buying for Canadians in recent years. The 2023 Canada Housing...
Corporate Canada: Getting Ready for a Stress Test: TD Economics report
The finances of Canadian corporations have improved dramatically over the last three years, as strong economic growth and high...
Strategic M&A will be the fastest way to business transformation
According to PwC Canada’s M&A year in review and 2023 outlook, 54 per cent of Canadian corporate leaders are not planning...
Canadians anxious about homebuying, unpredictable market and affordability: mortgage survey
A record-high number of non- home owners believe they will never be able to buy a family home, at...
Fueling Inclusion: A diversity, equity and inclusion report on Alberta’s energy and resources industry
A diversity, equity and inclusion report by EY on Alberta’s energy and resources industry finds that only 20 per...
Canadian women drove a pandemic shift into higher-paying jobs
A new report released Tuesday by RBC Economics says the shakeup in Canada’s post-pandemic labour market saw nearly 200,000...
More Canadians are finding it difficult to meet food, shelter and other necessary expenses
More and more Canadians are feeling the impact of rising prices. A report released Tuesday by Statistics Canada, the...
Meet the 2023 Top 25 Women of Influence® recipients
Women of Influence+, a leading global organization dedicated to promoting gender equity in the workplace, has revealed the honourees...
Canadian housing market outlook: The bottom of the downturn is in sight
The Canadian housing market correction has yet to run its course but it’s gradually letting up, says a new...
VIDEO: Tips for the tax season
In this video interview, John Paul Nyereka, VP, Client Success, Money Wise Workplaces, discusses new tax changes Canadians need...
VIDEO: Canadians for Truth aims to be voice of reason for truth, freedom and justice
Two Canadian sports legends are spearheading a growing movement across Canada providing Canadians with a different perspective on...
Residential building permits decline for 2nd straight month
The monthly total value of building permits in Canada decreased 4.0% in January to $9.8 billion, reported Statistics Canada...
Inflation and interest rate hikes taking a toll on Canadians
Insolvencies are on the rise in Canada for both consumers and businesses. High inflation and numerous interest rate hikes...
Supporting Canadian women entrepreneurs
Total Mom Inc., is celebrating its fifth year of providing support to Canadian women entrepreneurs through the power of...
Canadian women see more opportunity than ever in owning their own business
A survey by GoDaddy released Wednesday shows that 80 per cent of Canadian women see more opportunity than ever...
Canadian CAPEX survey suggests 4.3% ($13B) boost to capital investment in 2023
A new report by RBC Economics says Canadian institutions anticipate a 4.3 per cent ($13 billion) boost to capital...
Canadian economy expanded by 3.6% in 2022
Despite decelerating growth in the second half of the year, GDP by industry expanded 3.6 per cent in Canada in...
Six in 10 Canadians feel more targeted now than ever by financial fraud
Despite rising fears of being victimized by fraudsters, Canadians may not be well-equipped to protect themselves, reports a survey...
Supply chain challenges continue for Canadian businesses
More than one in four Canadians businesses (26.3 per cent) are facing challenges maintaining inventory levels or acquiring inputs,...
Canadian governments earn $15.2 billion from alcohol and cannabis sales
Federal and provincial governments earned $15.2 billion from the control and sale of alcohol ($13.6 billion, +1.1%) and recreational...
Number of payroll employees in Canada continues to rise
The number of employees receiving pay or benefits from their employer rose by 91,400 (+0.5 per cent) in December,...
1 in 5 Canadians cutting back on health-related expenses
Paula Allen, TELUS Health, Global Leader, Research and Wellbeing, discusses the results of the latest Mental Health Index. In...
Canadian Taxpayers Federation takes aim at CBC
Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, discusses research uncovered by the group regarding salaries of CBC...
What $1 million can buy in Canada’s major real estate markets
Ever wonder what $1 million gets you for a home in Canada? A new report released Thursday by Royal...
Large number of small businesses remain pessimistic: CFIB report
Small business confidence remained steady in February, with a half point increase to 51.7 on the long-term optimism index,...
What are the real estate trends for 2023? : RE/MAX report
In this video interview, Christopher Alexander, President of RE/MAX Canada, discusses a new report by the company about real...
Food service industry in Canada rebounds in 2022
In 2022, operators in the food service industry in Canada continued to recover as most restrictions were lifted by...
The State of Remote Work: 5 Trends to Know for 2023
Cal Jungwirth, Director of Permanent Placement Services with Robert Half, discusses a new report on trends in the Canadian...
Retail sales in Canada surpass $62 billion in December
Retail sales increased 0.5 per cent to $62.1 billion in December. Sales increased in seven of 11 subsectors, representing...
Pace of Canadian annual rate of inflation slows in January
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 5.9 per cent year over year in January, following a 6.3 per cent...
Investment supports growing Canadian cleantech companies across the country
The federal government is investing $68.2 million in 17 Canadian cleantech companies through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). The government said the...
VIDEO: More Canadians looking for debt relief options
Shelley Vandenberg has been appointed the new President and CEO of Bromwich+Smith, a firm that specializes in debt...
Number of EI beneficiaries continues to fall in Canada
The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in December fell by 8,100 (-2.0 per cent) to 398,000, continuing...
VIDEO: Increasing number of Canadians have negative outlook of personal finances
An increasing number of Canadians have a negative outlook of their personal finances and are concerned about their investments...
Housing starts activity declined in January
The standalone monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of total housing starts for all areas in Canada declined 13...
Canadian home sales begin 2023 at 14-year low
The number of homes sales in Canada in January came in 37.1 per cent below the second-best January ever...
Wholesale trade and manufacturing sales see annual growth in Canada
Despite both manufacturing sales and wholesale trade falling in December across the country, the two sectors saw growth for...
One in four Canadians are unable to cover an unexpected expense of $500
In fall 2022, over one-third (35 per cent) of Canadians reported that it was difficult for their household to...
Canada sees a surge in hiring in January
Employment in Canada increased by 150,000 (+0.8 per cent) in January, and the unemployment rate held steady at 5.0...
Taking Stock of Canada’s Housing Inventory
A new report by TD Economics says Canadian new listings have dropped 19 per cent on a peak-to-trough basis,...
Housing starts in Canada on the rise
The standalone monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of total housing starts for all areas in Canada increased 13 per...