Canada Economy

• Here’s what Carney has promised for consumers on taxes and affordability

  Mark Carney made several campaign promises aimed at improving affordability for Canadians on top of measures already enacted prior to calling an election.

  Consumer

  Apr 29
  
• Amid Trump tariff threat, Carney leaves for France, U.K. visit

  After meeting French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to London to meet with King Charles III and British Prime Minister Kier Starmer.

  Canada

  Mar 16
  
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• Canada’s economy grew 1.4% in 2024, early estimates show

  The Canadian economy showed signs of life at the end of 2024, Statistics Canada said Friday as the deadline for threatened tariffs from the United States looms.

  Economy

  Jan 31
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• Bank of Canada rate cut in doubt after strong December jobs report

  Canadian employers collectively added some 91,000 net new jobs last month, Statistics Canada said. Most of the growth was in full-time work.

  Money

  Jan 10
• What Trudeau’s exit means for the struggling loonie — and Canada’s economy

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation sent the Canadian dollar higher against the American greenback on Monday. Here's why it matters for the loonie.

  Money

  Jan 6
• BMO changes rate cut call after surprise jump in Canada’s jobless rate

  The November jobs figures are the final major economic data release before the Bank of Canada makes its last interest rate decision of the year on Dec. 11.

  Economy

  Dec 6, 2024
• Tax ‘holiday’ may spur economic growth, but ‘dark cloud’ hangs over future

  The Canadian economy underperformed the Bank of Canada's call for 1.5 per cent annualized growth in the third quarter, and per-capita GDP fell for a sixth consecutive quarter.

  Money

  Nov 29, 2024
• Canada Post strike: What’s at stake for the Canadian economy?

  A lengthy labour disruption could have disastrous implications for small businesses and the future of Canada Post itself, some experts warn amid a national strike.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2024
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• Labour force participation rate hits 27-year low, outside the pandemic

  Canada's labour market added roughly 15,000 jobs in October, enough to keep the unemployment rate steady at 6.5 per cent in the month.

  Economy

  Nov 8, 2024
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• Trump’s re-election creates an ‘uncertain road’ for Canadian industry

  Donald Trump's return to the White House in 2025 has automotive, steel and aluminum industry groups in Canada worried about a possible trade war. But some also see opportunity.

  U.S. News

  Nov 7, 2024