
Labour shortage in construction adding extra pressure to housing supply gap: experts
The construction industry is short tens of thousands of workers, and experts say a coming wave of retirements could make the problem worse.

Labour shortage in construction adding extra pressure to housing supply gap: experts
The construction industry is short tens of thousands of workers, and experts say a coming wave of retirements could make the problem worse.

BoC expected to hold interest rate this week, even as economy keeps some steam
The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its key interest rate steady this week as inflation continues to slow, despite other data suggesting the

Inflation in Canada continues to slow, reaffirming BOC’s rate pause
Statistics Canada said Tuesday its consumer price index in February was up 5.2 per cent compared with a year earlier.

BoC expected to hold interest rate next week, one year after aggressive cycle began
One year after the Bank of Canada’s aggressive rate hike cycle began, economists widely expect the central bank will stick to its plan of holding


High gas prices may have curbed downward inflation trend in January: economists
Economists have been encouraged by recent month-to-month trends, which have shown prices have been rising at a slower pace.

Bruyère creates palliative partnership with Sharon Carstairs, OutCare Foundation
Bruyère has a brand new fellowship to train more nurses in the growing field of palliative care through funds raised from the 8th Annual Black

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

Economists see underlying signs of weakening in third quarter GDP numbers
Although the headline growth rate is significantly stronger than forecasters had anticipated, the fall in consumer spending suggest higher interest rates are beginning to affect

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
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