Canada adds 54K jobs in September, unemployment dips to 5.5%
The jobs gain far exceeded economists’ expectations of 10,000 net new positions. Continue reading
Canadian Economy
Most voters feel living in Canada is less affordable now than before last election
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
One of the issues that will be top of mind for many Canadians as they decide who they will vote for is the economy and whether they and the country are in a better financial state than four years ago. Continue reading
Unemployment is low. The economy is growing. Why do Canadians feel they can’t get ahead?
According to an Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News, 68 per cent of Canadians feel like they can’t get ahead, with 82 per cent saying they feel things are becoming less affordable. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: How a strong economy — and strong public sector — may give the Liberals an edge
In a healthy economy that has a strong public sector, the incumbent Liberal government has an advantage, Charles Adler says. Continue reading
Canada’s economic growth flat in July amid oil and gas shutdowns
Canada’s GDP was virtually unchanged in July, after four consecutive months of growth. Continue reading
Canada’s big cities push political parties for policies on digital economy, privacy
The issues are likely to draw more attention from politicians than in the past. Continue reading
‘Limited’ data stalling Canadian policy-making on gig economy, documents show
“Something’s happening, we just don’t know how to measure it properly,” said one economist. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: There is deep angst in Canada ahead of this fall’s election
Canadians voted for hope, optimism and sunny days in 2015. They’re not as optimistic heading into the Oct. 21 election, says Mike Colledge of Ipsos. Continue reading
Worsening of trade war would deliver a ‘complex shock’ to the economy: Bank of Canada
Economic growth has been accelerating, but uncertainty over trade is already taking a toll, Bank of Canada deputy governor Lawrence Schembri said. Continue reading
Bank of Canada holds rates at 1.75% with no hint about future moves
Canada’s central bank said the economic damage from the U.S.-China trade war is worse than expected but did not mention the possibility of a future rate cut. Continue reading