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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...
Pilot program launched for declining entrepreneurs’ mental health: BDC
A new pilot program has been launched by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), the country’s bank for...
Canada’s housing market outlook: A tale of two halves in 2024
Interest rates will continue to dictate the outcome of Canada’s housing market in 2024 with the first and second...
Government of Canada takes Triple Crown for most absurd regulations: CFIB’s 2024 Paper Weight Awards
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has won the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s 2024 Paper Weight Award...
Canadian CEOs economic outlook more pessimistic than global peers: PwC CEO survey
Canadian CEOs are significantly more pessimistic than their global counterparts, according to PwC’s 27th Annual Global CEO Survey released...
Canada’s housing shortage is worsened by unnecessary paperwork: CFIB
Municipal governments can help address the shortage of housing in Canada by simplifying their permitting processes, said the Canadian...
Small business price plans continue downward trend: CFIB
Small businesses expect to increase prices by an average of 2.8% over the next 12 months, according to the...
Work from home trend reducing urban public transit commuters: Statistics Canada
The increase in work from home triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced the number of urban public transit...
Business Link launches pilot mentor program for small business owners in Alberta
In this video interview, Paul Cataford, Executive Director, Business Link, discusses the new pilot Mentor Program which aims to...
Canadian economy expected to remain sluggish in Q1 2024: CFIB forecasts
The Canadian economy is expected to display sluggish growth in Q1 2024, after having been more or less stuck...
Business leaders expect economic headwinds to continue: TEC Canada
After a tough 2023, a majority of 417 CEOs of Canada’s small and medium-sized companies don’t expect much respite this...
The trend in ‘loud budgeting’
In this video interview, Emily Gardner, Vice President, Consumer Products, Spring Financial, discusses the trend in ‘loud budgeting.” Less...
What it takes to be an entrepreneur today: Vince Guzzo
In this video interview, well-known Canadian entrepreneur Vince Guzzo, who is also a dragon on the popular CBC television...
Housing starts down 7% in 2023 from 2022: CMHC
Housing starts in Canada in 2023 were down 7% in centres of 10,000 population and over, with 223,513 units...
Annual inflation rate continues to rise: Statistics Canada
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.4% on a year-over-year basis in December, following a 3.1% increase in November. While gasoline...
National home prices close out 2023 above prior year, despite continued slowdown in market activity: Royal LePage
In this video interview, Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage, discusses the current housing market in Canada...
National home sales see unexpected surge to close out 2023: CREA
Home sales activity recorded over Canadian MLS Systems rose 8.7% between November and December 2023, putting it on par with...
Restaurants Canada demands extension to CEBA loan repayment deadline
In this video interview, Mark von Schellwitz, VP Western, Restaurants Canada, discusses how many restaurants in Canada are on...
Upcoming gain in home sales forecast: TD Economics
Preliminary December data from local real estate boards suggests some better than anticipated momentum in housing at the end...
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...