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Employment Insurance beneficiaries steady: Statistics Canada
The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits was little changed in January (+0.3%; +1,600) and stood...
Recreational real estate market revival on the horizon: Royal LePage
The national median house price is forecast to increase 5.0% in Canada’s recreational market in 2024 as re-engaged buyers...
VIDEO: Employees under 40 in Canada the most isolated and lonely: TELUS Health
In this video interview, Paula Allen, Global Leader, Research & Client Insights, TELUS Health, discusses the latest Mental Health...
VIDEO: The joke is on Canadian Taxpayers on April 1
In this video interview, Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, discusses the carbon tax increase that...
Inflation rate up 2.8% from a year ago: Statistics Canada
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.8% on a year-over-year basis in February, down from a 2.9% gain in...
Sky high cost of doing business top priority for three in four small businesses: CFIB
With less than a month to go before the federal government tables its budget on April 16, Ottawa needs...
Canadian home prices see sudden end to declines in advance of spring market: CREA
Canadian home prices as measured by the seasonally adjusted Aggregate Composite MLS Home Price Index (HPI) were flat on...
Younger Canadians are twice as likely to use cannabis than older Canadians: Statistics Canada
New data show that, in 2023, five years after non-medical cannabis use was legalized, over one-third of younger adults...
Housing starts trend up: CMHC
The total monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of housing starts for all areas in Canada increased 14% in February...
A Growing Problem: How to align Canada’s immigration with the future economy: RBC
Immigration in Canada has accounted for all the growth in the labour force for well over a decade, but...
Weak productivity is threatening Canada’s post-pandemic wage growth: RBC Economics
Canadian wage growth has been unusually high, but looks more modest when measured against surging inflation and relative to...
Canada spent more than $50 billion on corporate welfare across provinces in 2022: Fraser Institute
Canadian governments spent $52 billion in 2022 subsidizing businesses across all provinces—including federal, provincial, and local spending—finds a new...
VIDEO: Democratizing digital marketing education
In this video interview, Sarah Stockdale, Founder/CEO of Growclass, discusses the importance of digital marketing education. PRESS RELEASE TORONTO–(BUSINESS...
41,000 jobs created in February but unemployment rate rises: Statistics Canada
Employment rose by 41,000 in February. The employment rate fell by 0.1 percentage points to 61.5%, as population growth...
Ottawa owes small businesses in four provinces $2,600 to $7,000 each in stalled carbon tax rebates: CFIB
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the federal government owes small business owners between $2,600 and $7,000 in...
VIDEO: Older Canadian homeowners concerned about retirement: Survey
In this video interview, Ben McCabe, personal finance expert and CEO/Founder of Bloom Finance, discusses the results of a...
Increased financial strain as credit delinquencies continue to rise: Equifax
Canadians are increasingly feeling the strain of the high cost of living with credit delinquencies on the rise, according...
Poll shows about 7 in 10 Canadians oppose carbon tax hike: Canadian Taxpayers Federation
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released Leger polling on Monday showing 69 per cent of Canadians oppose the federal carbon tax...
Close to half a million people work through a digital platform or app: Statistics Canada
In December 2023, 468,000 people aged 15 to 69 years (1.7% of people in this age group) indicated they...
Long-term small business confidence reaches highest point in months: CFIB
The long-term small business confidence index for the next 12 months saw an increase of 6.1 points to 54.9 in...
Canadian GDP rises for 3rd consecutive year: Statistics Canada
Real gross domestic product (GDP) edged up 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2023, following a 0.1% decline in the third quarter....
VIDEO: Canadian small businesses flourish amid economic headwinds: GoDaddy
In this video interview, Young Lee, Canada Market Lead for GoDaddy, discusses a new report indicating many small businesses,...
Limiting foreign labour could make staffing challenges even worse for small businesses: CFIB
The federal government’s abrupt changes to the international student visas and work permits for accompanying spouses may hurt small...
VIDEO: Economy compelling young Canadians to explore alternative ways to purchase a home: RE/MAX
In this video interview, Samantha Villiard, Regional Vice President, RE/MAX Canada, discusses a new report indicating young Canadians are...
Capital Investment for Canadian Oil and Natural Gas Sector to Reach $40.6 Billion in 2024: CAPP
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) is forecasting capital expenditures for the upstream oil and natural gas sector...
Canadian businesses optimistic for 2024: Statistics Canada
Over two-thirds (68.4%) of businesses reported being either very optimistic or somewhat optimistic about their future outlook over the...
Mapping the million: How much home can $1M buy in major real estate markets across Canada: Royal LePage
Nationally, a typical $1-million home boasts an average of 1,760 square feet of living space, about 740 less than a typical $2-million...
Government to cut small business carbon tax rebate by $500 million in 2024 to fund higher consumer rebates: CFIB
Ottawa’s decision to cut the share of carbon tax revenues allocated to small businesses – while it has yet...
Millennials now outnumber baby boomers in Canada: Statistics Canada
On July 1, 2023, for the first time, the millennial generation (born between 1981 and 1996) comprised a greater...
Canadian annual inflation rate 2.9% in January, down from December: Statistics Canada
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.9% on a year-over-year basis in January, following a 3.4% gain in December. The largest...
Loblaw to invest more than $2 billion in the Canadian economy
Loblaw Companies Limited , Canada’s food and pharmacy retail leader, announced Monday it expects to invest more than $2 billion...
Mom-and-pop house flippers have left the real estate market
In this video interview, Andrew Carros, Chief Operating Officer of Engel & Völkers, Vancouver, discusses how rising costs are...
Housing starts trend down in January: CMHC
Total SAAR (seasonally adjusted annual rate) housing starts for all areas in Canada decreased 10% in January 2024 (223,589 units) compared to December...
Canadian home sales showing signs of recovery: CREA
Following a weak second half of 2023, home sales over the last two months are showing signs of recovery,...
Benefits of Cold Water therapy
In this video interview, Grady Semmens, a communications specialist in Calgary, discusses his passion for cold water therapy...
Alberta small businesses feeling the impacts of rising property taxes: CFIB
In this video interview, Bradlee Whidden, Western Policy analyst, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses the latest Alberta’s 2024...
Provincial economic outlook: An unequal slowing : CIBC
This year will be a story of slowing growth across the country, but not all slowdowns are created equal,...
Concerning trends continue for third consecutive Consumer Debt Report
The age-groups hit hardest by inflationary pressures, Gen Z and Younger Millennials, have a reputation for being ‘soft’ and...
More jobs created in Canada in January as unemployment rate dips: Statistics Canada
Employment increased by 37,000 in January, following three months of little change. The employment rate fell 0.1 percentage points...
Ottawa sitting on $2.5 billion in carbon tax rebates owed to small business since 2019: CFIB
In this video interview, Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses the money the federal...
More than 4 in 10 professionals looking for new jobs in 2024: Robert Half
In this video interview, Cal Jungwirth, Director of Permanent Placement Services with Robert Half, discusses some new research indicating...
Foreign homebuyer ban extended
In this video interview, Karen Yolevski, COO of Royal LePage, talks about the impact the extension of the foreign...
Increased taxes impacting housing affordability in Canada: RE/MAX
In this video interview, Chris Alexander, President of RE/MAX Canada, discusses the real estate company’s latest 2024 Tax Report...
Canadian Labour Market Outlook: Denting the Armour : TD Economics
Canada’s job market will continue to cool in 2024, but it should hold up better than in previous cyclical...
Canadian business and consumer insolvencies surge: CAIRP
Data released recently by the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) indicates that both business and consumer insolvencies...
Canada’s rental vacancy rate reaches new low as demand outpaces supply: CMHC
In most major markets across Canada, strong rental demand outpaced supply for the second year in a row, resulting in...
Canadian economy sees growth in November: Statistics Canada
Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.2% in November after remaining essentially unchanged for three consecutive months, reported Statistics...
2024 Red Tape Report Card: Alberta and Nova Scotia earn top grades: CFIB
Alberta and Nova Scotia have earned top grades in the 14th annual Red Tape Report Card released Wednesday by...
Canada’s luxury real estate market primed for buyers amidst price & rate stability: Sotheby’s
Canada’s metropolitan luxury real estate market evolved over the course of 2023 as buyers emerged from the sidelines with...
Natural Resources GDP rises in Q4 2023: Statistics Canada
Real gross domestic product (GDP) of the natural resources sector rose 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, after...