Household wealth gains hinge on markets
Fatih Sahin Canadian household net worth climbed sharply in the third quarter of 2025. The nearly $461 billion increase marked…
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Wholesale Sales Edge Up on Paper as Volumes Slip and Ontario Carries the Load
Canada’s wholesale sector posted a nominal increase in October, but the headline gain masked a contraction in real…
Building permits jump in October, but gains remain uneven and concentrated
The value of building permits issued across Canada rose sharply in October. Municipalities authorized $13.8 billion in building…
Prairie gains carry the 2025 harvest while Ontario and Quebec struggle through drought
The 2025 crop year ended with a split story: record strength across the Prairies and disappointing results in…
Corporate Profits Rise in Third Quarter
Canadian corporations reported stronger operating profits in the third quarter of 2025, as gains in banking, insurance and…
Smith Outlines Key Priorities on Health Care, Professional Regulation and Education
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith used her latest appearance on Alberta Update to highlight several major policy directions, focusing…
Retail Sales Slip as Big-Ticket Purchases Weaken
Canada’s retail sector weakened in September as overall sales fell 0.7 percent to $69.8 billion after the drop…
Fewer Canadians Claim EI
Canada saw another slight decline in the number of people receiving regular Employment Insurance benefits in September, suggesting…
Manufacturing Rebounds in September
Canada’s manufacturing sector posted a solid rebound in September, but the latest data reveals a more complicated picture…
Wholesale Sector Posts Modest September Gain as Rising Costs Shape Market
Canada’s wholesale sector recorded a slight pickup in September. National sales reached an estimated $85.9 billion, a 0.6…