Canada’s hotter than expected inflation reading sets stage for another rate hike
In its latest consumer price index report, Statistics Canada said the slight deceleration from 7.0 per cent inflation in August is mostly attributed to lower
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Conference Board predicts economic growth to slow to near standstill until spring
The think tank says it expects there will be essentially zero economic growth from the second half of this year through to the first quarter
Most consumers and businesses expect recession; views on inflation diverge: BoC
Consumers have become more pessimistic about inflation in the short run, while business expectations for inflation have eased.
RBC economists say recession could arrive as early as Q1 of next year
In a new report, the economists say the downturn won’t hit households and businesses equally.
Hybrid work nudges engineering firm in a greener, more efficient direction
One of Ottawa’s largest engineering firms is re-engineering its approach to in-person work in response to the challenges of the past two years.
Travel industry braces for busy winter season as Canadian travellers ready for sun
Expert say that demand could spike further if remaining COVID-19 restrictions such as vaccine mandates are lifted, encouraging travellers who were previously hesitant to fly
Canadian economy grew slightly in July, Statistics Canada says
Statistics Canada said Thursday that the economy grew by 0.1 per cent in July, outperforming its preliminary estimate that pointed to a contraction of 0.1
Labour shortage, pandemic savings to soften blow of short-lived recession: report
Tight job market means unemployment might not rise as much as it typically would during a recession, Deloitte says in its latest Canadian economic outlook.
Office safety concerns grow as border restrictions ease, possible COVID-19 wave looms
Worker shortages mean many employees have additional leverage to push their bosses to accommodate their desire to keep working remotely, Ottawa lawyer says.
Ontario government investing $90 million in skilled trades programs
The province says the funding opens on Thursday to anyone who is unemployed or underemployed.
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