Foreign Investment in Canadian Bonds Drives January Capital Inflows
Fatih Sahin Foreign investors sharply increased their holdings of Canadian securities in January. Statistics Canada reported $46.7 billion in foreign…
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Residential Construction Declines Weigh on January Building Investment
Investment in building construction fell in January, mainly due to weaker residential activity. Total investment declined 1.9% to…
Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.25%
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 percent on Wednesday, keeping borrowing costs unchanged…
Inflation Slows to 1.8 Percent in February
Inflation in Canada slowed in February, though food prices continued to rise and remain well above overall inflation…
Canadian Household Net Worth Rises to $18.6 Trillion
Canadian household wealth increased again at the end of 2025 due to gains in financial markets while housing…
Canada Loses 84,000 Jobs in February
The labour market in Canada weakened in February. Employment fell by 84,000 jobs, which is a 0.4 percent…
Canada’s Trade Deficit Widens in January
Canada’s merchandise trade deficit widened in January as exports fell 4.7 percent. Imports also edged lower, falling 1.1…
Building Permits Increase in January
Building permit values increased in January. Municipalities issued $13.3 billion in permits, up 4.8 percent from December. Permit…
Shots fired at U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto
Toronto police and the RCMP are investigating after gunfire struck the United States Consulate in downtown Toronto early…
Alberta approves 10 new school projects in Edmonton
The Alberta government announced that 10 new school projects will move forward in Edmonton as part of Budget…