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The CFA’s submission included three (3) recommendations the federal government can implement to make it easier for everyday Canadians to realize the dream of owning their own business through the power of franchising and for…
The Bank of Canada stuck to the sidelines Wednesday as governor Tiff Macklem suggested the re-escalating trade war with the United States is not the only risk monetary policymakers are monitoring. The central bank left…
This fall, seven provinces and territories across Canada are increasing their minimum wage. This follows a slew of increases that took place earlier in the year, marking improvements in minimum wage in almost every province…
TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Trade Canada’s counter-tariffs are set to take effect on Tuesday on nearly $28 billion worth of U.S. products. Prime…
OTTAWA — Economists weren’t ringing any alarm bells after fresh data showed the labour market broke its hot streak with a loss of 42,000 jobs in August. August’s losses fell short of economists’ expectations for…
Canada’s labour market lost 42,000 jobs in August, partially reversing the 181,000 gain between May and July to leave year-to-date job growth at a smaller 27,000. Headline job growth is notoriously volatile, and we continue…
The Liberals swept a trio of federal byelections on Monday night, adding one more member to the ranks of their majority government and picking up a seat that had been held by the Conservatives since 2018. The…
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady again on Wednesday as new U.S. tariffs and the ongoing war in Iran cloud the central bank’s outlook. The Bank of Canada’s policy rate remains at 2.25…
Canada’s economy rebounded in the second quarter, with real GDP increasing 3.3% annualized, following a small upward revision to Q1 growth from a small 0.1% decline to a small (but positive) 0.3% increase. The quarterly…
Days after the collapse of trade talks with the Trump administration, the Liberal government is rolling out $7.5 billion to help workers and businesses weather the new 50 per cent tariffs being imposed on $27.6…
The Top Line Canada's economic relationship with the United States (U.S.) has entered a different era. After nearly a year of on again/off again negotiations, Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade talks with President Trump’s…
WASHINGTON/OTTAWA, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Canada are closing in on a trade deal in which Washington could cut some contentious tariff rates on Canadian-built cars and trucks, and key metals, a source familiar…