
Weak GDP report unlikely to sway Bank of Canada to more rate cuts: economists
The Canadian economy was showing more cracks in August, but most economists weighing in on the latest data say they don’t think the Bank of

Weak GDP report unlikely to sway Bank of Canada to more rate cuts: economists
The Canadian economy was showing more cracks in August, but most economists weighing in on the latest data say they don’t think the Bank of

Inflation jumps to 2.4% in September thanks to gas, grocery costs
Inflation jumped higher in September, Statistics Canada said Tuesday, thanks largely to annual changes in gas prices and persistent pressure at the grocery store. Annual

Local unemployment rate jumps as national rate stays steady
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment level rose again in September, after hitting its highest level in four years the month prior. The region’s jobless rate jumped to 7


Deloitte forecast sees Canada avoiding technical recession this year
A new forecast by Deloitte Canada suggests the country will avoid a technical recession this year as the economy is expected to grow in the

Economic growth in July could give way to stall in August: StatCan
The Canadian economy grew in July but any momentum may have been short lived, Statistics Canada said Friday.

Inflation ticks higher to 1.9% in August, short of economists’ expectations
Some stubbornness at the gas pumps pushed the headline inflation rate a couple ticks higher to 1.9 per cent in August, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

Region’s unemployment rate jumps to 6.7% in August, highest level in four years
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate rose to its highest level in four years last month as the local economy continued to bleed jobs in key sectors such


Canadian economy contracts 1.6% in Q2 as tariffs hit, StatCan says
The Canadian economy contracted in the second quarter under the weight of U.S. tariffs, Statistics Canada said Friday. Real gross domestic product declined 1.6 per
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