The average wage in Canada is about $25 an hour, but many Canadian workers earn less than that, and the number of workers in that category is growing. In fact, […]
Thousands of construction workers needed but interest low among young Read More »
Toronto’s financial services sector continues to grow and increase in importance to both the local and the Canadian economy. A new report from the Conference Board of Canada on the
The Canadian Payments Association (CPA), which provides the infrastructure for the country’s financial system, announced today that Canada has adopted ISO 20022, the global standard for electronic payment messaging. Doing
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Canada’s economy performed better than expected in January, turning out a 0.6 per cent increase in GDP. It was the fourth consecutive monthly increase, and the manufacturing sector was the
Economy outperforms in January; manufacturing leads broad-based growth Read More »
In the first half of 2015, Canada was technically in recession. That changed in the third quarter when the economy switched into higher gear, with surging exports, strong consumer spending
Brighter outlook for Canada’s economy in 2016: RBC Read More »
The small business sector has been the mainstay of the Canadian economy over the past several years. Since the Great Recession, when many large corporations laid workers off in droves,
Exports, innovation key to small business success: CIBC Read More »
As recessions go, most commentators agree that this is a mild one. Canada’s real GDP shrank 0.1 per cent in the second quarter, following a 0.2 per cent contraction in
Technically a recession, but is it already over? Read More »
Engineering giant SNC-Lavalin Group will head a consortium to replace the Champlain Bridge across the Saint Lawrence River in Montreal. The federal government’s infrastructure minister, Denis Label, said the cost
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