Calgary’s economy expected to fare better than rest of Canada, with some headwinds
Stephen Poloz, former governor of the Bank of Canada and one of the speakers at Wednesday’s announcement, warned against being overconfident with the projections.
Canada
Nov 2, 2023
Does high government spending fuel inflation? Economists says ‘it’s more complicated’
While most fiscal experts agree that government spending can fuel inflation, economic research suggests the link between the two is more complex.
Canada
Jun 19, 2023
Architect of the U.S. college admissions scam gets 3.5-year jail sentence
Former college admissions consultant William "Rick" Singer's sentence is the longest issued to any of the people charged in the "Operation Varsity Blues" investigation.
U.S. News
Jan 5, 2023
The West Block – Episode 7, Season 11
Watch the full episode of The West Block with host Abigail Bimman – December 12, 2021.
Canada
Dec 12, 2021
William and Kate land in California for whirlwind trip, following tour of Canada
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Hollywood gets ready to welcome royal couple for tightly scripted weekend
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - They've been roundly cheered but occasionally jeered on their first foreign trip since they were married. But will Britain's Prince William and the former Kate Middleton now be revered when they arrive in Tinselt</p>
World
Jul 8, 2011
Prince William, Kate to make recreational side trip on Los Angeles business visit
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are making a recreational detour on their busy weekend business trip to Los Angeles on Saturday to attend a charity polo match near the swanky seaside city of Santa Barbara.
Jul 9, 2011
Will and Kate’s royal tour highlights
Prince William and Kate Middleton have dazzled royal watchers during their tour of Canada and the U.S. Here are some highlights from their visit.
Jul 10, 2011
Canada export agency pays out $358 million in claims due to Arab Spring unrest
OTTAWA - Canada's export development agency paid out $358 million in claims last year — almost seven times more than in 2011 — as a result of losses suffered by Canadian firms due to the Arab Spring revolts.
Politics
Mar 6, 2013
CERB-style program will ease burden on central bank during future economic shocks: governor
More than 8.1 million workers have applied for the $2,000-a-month benefit since it became available at the beginning of April, with payments now totalling over $38.4 billion.
Health
May 21, 2020
Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz to chair Ivey Business School advisory council
Poloz will replace Ray Tanguay, retired chairman of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc., who had been chair since November 2014.
Education
Jun 15, 2020
Tiff Macklem named new Bank of Canada governor amid COVID-19 pandemic
Canada's central bank faces a leadership transition in the middle of the national health emergency.
Money
May 1, 2020
Bank of Canada stimulus actions should reach average Canadian: Stephen Poloz
For the recovery to really take off, stimulus actions need to "reach the ultimate borrower," he said.
Canada
Apr 30, 2020
New stimulus measure ‘not on table’ despite recession concern: Oliver
Finance minister says no need for stimulus measures such as quantitative easing, despite concerns that the country may have fallen into a recession.
Canada
Jul 22, 2015
Bank of Canada to make interest rate announcement
The Bank of Canada will release its latest monetary policy report this morning - a document expected to explore the economic damage inflicted by falling oil prices.
Money
Jan 21, 2015
Plunging oil prices prompt sudden rate cut from Bank of Canada
Unexpected cut is in response to the recent sharp drop in oil prices which are having a 'negative' effect on economy, bank says.
Canada
Jan 21, 2015
Harper government braces for grilling on oil price plunge, sputtering economy
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is trying to set the tone for Monday's resumption of Parliament by vowing his government will focus on jobs and economic security
Canada
Jan 25, 2015
Here’s what’s keeping Canada’s central bankers up at night
The Bank of Canada is worried about three 'vulnerabilities' that could send the economy reeling. Here's the details.
Canada
Dec 10, 2014
Bank of Canada governor addresses dropping commodity prices in Calgary
Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz spoke to a Calgary audience on Monday afternoon, saying dropping commodity prices should not deter long-term investments in the resource sector.
Canada
Sep 21, 2015
What Canadians need to know about negative interest rates
Negative rates are weird and highly experimental, experts say. But since Canada has said it could use them, it's important to understand what they are and why they're useful.
Canada
Dec 9, 2015
Canada must ride out low loonie, cheap oil, central bank chief says
The Bank of Canada says overcoming the economic suffering inflicted by the commodity-price shock essentially boils down to one main option: ride it out.
Canada
Jan 7, 2016