More businesses expect sales to slip as high inflation, rates weigh on spending: BoC
The central bank released its fourth-quarter business outlook and consumer expectation surveys Monday, giving some insight into how high inflation and interest rates are affecting
As federal workers return to the office, some decry lack of direction, long commutes
Mona Fortier, the president of the Treasury Board, said the purpose of the hybrid work model is to increase collaboration between colleagues. But an internal
Resilient economy may muddle inflation fight, recession still expected: economists
Canadian households and the overall economy have proven surprisingly resilient in the face of rising interest rates, said senior economists from the big banks.
Canada will see weakest level of home sales since 2001 this year: TD report
The housing market outlook from economist Rishi Sondhi attributes the prediction to the poorest affordability level since the late 80s and early 90s.
Tight labour market means rise in gig work unlikely during recession: economists
The tight labour market, combined with a changing workforce and stubborn inflation, might make this recession different from those that preceded it.
Flexible workplaces with work life balance ‘win win’ for workers, employers: study
A new study on work-life balance says flexible schedules and shorter work weeks can lead to more productive, healthy and loyal workers.
Half of Canadian workers to seek new job in 2023 in hunt for better pay, perks: Poll
That number has risen steadily over the last year and a half, from about 21 per cent of employees on the hunt for a new
Small business outlook for year improves slightly, still shows recession fears: CFIB
Small business owners have a slightly better outlook on the year ahead than a month ago but their short-term outlook has worsened
Canada’s annual inflation rate fell slightly to 6.8% in November
Grocery prices climbed at a faster annual rate in November. The federal agency said prices rose 11.4 per cent annually, up from 11 per cent
Retail spending in Canada shows signs of slowdown amid higher inflation, interest
Retail spending in Canada showed early signs of a slowdown just as the holiday shopping season ramped up this fall, according to new figures.
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