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19.03 / 18:27

Target Strategy economy wellness trends reports Headlines Bank of Canada's job just got 'even harder': Economists on the latest inflation numbers

February’s consumer price index report took economists by surprise as the rate of inflation accelerated on a year-over-year basis to 2.6 per cent in February, outpacing analyst estimates for a 2.2 per cent increase.

31.01 / 20:57

UPS economy wellness Trade track shock Canadian economy shrinks in biggest decline in a year

The Canadian economy contracted by 0.2 per cent in November, the largest monthly decline in a year, Statistics Canada said on Friday.

21.01 / 21:25

COST UPS economy Food trends Trade reports Inflation slows ahead of Bank of Canada’s 1st rate decision of 2025

December’s inflation data offered a mixed bag to the Bank of Canada as it gears up for its first interest rate decision of 2025 with U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats still looming over the Canadian economy.

17.12 / 20:01

COST Target Sustainability Research President reports Canada's inflation rate cools more than expected

Canada’s inflation rate slowed to 1.9 per cent in November, slightly below forecast and down from two per cent in October, a deceleration that economists said should give the Bank of Canada room to continue to ease its policy rate.

17.12 / 15:45

markets COST UPS economy travelers Inflation cools to 1.9% in November in ‘broad-based’ slowing

The annual rate of inflation slowed to 1.9 per cent in November, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

13.12 / 06:09

security Remark Trade country reports International Trump says it’s ‘fine’ after Ford threat to cut energy to border states

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump was asked about Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s recent warning that the province could cut off energy exports to about 1.5 million Americans if Trump lays threatened tariffs on Canada next month, saying Thursday it was “fine.”

29.11 / 14:43

markets UPS economy trends CIBC show Canada’s economy ekes out 1% growth in third quarter

The Canadian economy continued to grow in the third quarter as consumer spending rebounded, Statistics Canada said Friday.

19.11 / 18:27

markets UPS Food reports Headlines Inflation rate ticks up, cooling hopes of bigger Bank of Canada cut

Canada’s inflation rate rose to two per cent in October, lowering the likelihood of another jumbo cut to interest rates by the Bank of Canada next month.

08.11 / 22:51

markets Provident Target economy pandemic trends reports Supersize me? What the jobs numbers mean for the Bank of Canada and interest rates

Canada’sunemployment rate held at 6.5 per cent in October as the economy added 15,000 jobs, Statistics Canada said on Friday.

01.11 / 12:37

UPS Manufacturing economy Trade track reports Stalling economy set to miss Bank of Canada forecast

Growth in the Canadian economy remained unchanged in August, putting gross domestic product on track to grow at an annualized rate of just one per cent in the third quarter, Statistics Canada said on Thursday, paving the way for another cut by the Bank of Canada in December.

31.10 / 16:21

markets Citi Target Manufacturing economy CIBC track Bank of Canada could deliver bigger rate cut again amid signs economy stalled

The Canadian economy posted flat growth in August, Statistics Canada said Thursday, but there were signs of a rebound stirring in September.

16.10 / 15:07

markets UPS Target economy trends reports Posthaste: Bank of Canada could have a new worry as 'overly restrictive' interest rates sting, economists warn

Disinflation, not inflation, could be the Bank of Canada‘s next worry.

15.10 / 18:43

COST UPS Target Food Research wellness Headlines Inflation for September eases to 1.6%, below the Bank of Canada's target rate

Canada’s inflation rate fell to 1.6 per cent in September, dropping well below the Bank of Canada’s two per cent target and increasing bets that the central bank will accelerate cuts to its policy interest rate.

14.10 / 21:33

markets UPS Reuters economy pandemic trends reports Jobless rate drops to 6.5% in September. What that means for rate cut hopes

The Canadian economy added some 47,000 jobs in September, enough to lower the unemployment rate for the first time since the start of 2024.

26.09 / 04:23

Target FIVE economy students show 2020 Canada's population continues its strong growth despite signs of slowdown

The population growth rate continues to grow at a decent pace despite showing signs of a slowdown in the latest quarter, according to Statistics Canada data released Wednesday.

22.09 / 18:35

BLOCK security students Universities Colleges Interviews International ‘Alarming trend’ of more international students claiming asylum: minister

A “growing number” of international students are claiming asylum in order to stay in Canada after being allowed in on student visas, Immigration Minister Marc Miller says, calling it an “alarming trend.”

06.09 / 14:19

Manufacturing economy pandemic trends show information ‘A whole economy issue’: Labour productivity declines for second straight quarter

Labour productivity at Canadian businesses fell by 0.2 per cent during the second quarter of 2024, with 11 of the 16 main industries recording declines, Statistics Canada said on Thursday.

30.08 / 22:32

economy wellness CIBC show track reports prevention Bigger Bank of Canada rate cut now on the table: What economists say about GDP

Canada’s gross domestic product for the second quarter came in stronger than expected, but the details of the GDP report and the accompanying outlook for the start of the next quarter hinted at a stalling economy, economists warned.

30.08 / 18:58

markets economy Trade CIBC show social Headlines Economy beats Bank of Canada forecast with 2.1% growth

The Canadian economy grew at a faster-than-expected annualized pace of 2.1 per cent in the second quarter of the year, but early indications point to a loss of momentum going into the third quarter.

29.08 / 05:32

community pandemic show reports travelers The ‘era’ of shorter commutes is officially over, StatCan says

With fewer Canadians working from home full-time, the “era of shorter commuting times has come to an end,” according to Statistics Canada.

27.08 / 16:13

COST Waves Action wellness pandemic country hospital ‘The hangover of inflation’: What’s behind all the recent labour disputes?

Even as the trains start to chug again along Canadian railways, there are fears of another labour dispute among pilots at Air Canada grounding jets across the country in just a few weeks’ time.

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