September permit gains mask deeper construction slowdown across Canada
Fatih Sahin Canada’s construction sector posted a monthly increase in building permit values in September, yet the broader trend suggests…
Fatih Sahin
Remembrance Day’s Profound Significance in Canadian Hearts
As the autumn leaves fall and a chill settles in the air, Canadians from coast to coast stand…
GDP rises, but cracks show beneath Canada’s 2024 economic report
Canada’s economy officially grew two percent last year, according to new figures from Statistics Canada. On paper, that…
Canadian economy contracts 0.3 per cent
Canada’s economy shrank in August, reversing nearly all of the growth. The real gross domestic product by industry…
Canada’s Labour Market Falters as Job Vacancies Hit Eight-Year Low
Canada’s job market continued to lose steam in August, with payroll employment barely budging and job vacancies plunging…
Bank of Canada cuts rate to 2.25 percent
The Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 2.50%…
Smith Tables Bill to Boost Alberta’s Control Over International Deals
Premier Danielle Smith has introduced new legislation that would give Alberta more control over how international agreements signed…
Retail sales up 1.0 percent in August
Canadian retailers saw a modest pickup in sales in August. Retail sales rose 1.0 percent to $70.4 billion…
Inflation edges higher in September as food and fuel costs rise
Canada’s inflation rate edged higher in September as rising food prices and a smaller drop in gasoline costs…
Industrial and Raw Material Prices Climb in September
Prices of Canadian manufactured goods and raw materials rose again in September due to higher costs for metals,…