Conference Board of Canada
Politicians address challenge of making N.L. feel like home for newcomers
Kerri Neil, who ran for the NDP in a provincial byelection last fall, said the poor economy and high unemployment are key factors driving people away. Continue reading
Poll finds governing P.E.I. Liberals in trouble ahead of looming election
A Corporate Research Associates poll released this month suggests the Green party is in the lead, followed by the Progressive Conservatives, with the Liberals in third. Continue reading
Forecast shows growing budget surplus on P.E.I. as election looms
The Prince Edward Island government is forecasting a much larger surplus for the current fiscal year than budgeted. Continue reading
Immigration expected to dominate talks on Atlantic Canada economy
Internal Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says immigration was the first issue addressed when the strategy was launched three years ago, and it continues to help grow the region’s economy. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: Doug Ford is making it up as he goes — especially the facts
It’s always bad news when a political leader won’t let the facts get in the way of his own misguided ideology. Continue reading
Hamilton’s economy among Canada’s strongest: Report
The latest Conference Board of Canada report says while Hamilton’s economic growth is moderating, the metropolitan area will be a growth leader among Canadian cities this year. Continue reading
International tourism in Alberta expected to do well in 2018: report
Overall, 2017 was a year of solid tourist growth for Canada, with overseas visits projected to increase by 6.7 per cent to reach over nine million visitors, the report said. Continue reading
Academics want to raise Canada’s ‘failed’ investor immigrant program from the dead
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
It’s dead. It ‘failed.’ But some voices in Canada still want to bring it back. Continue reading
Alberta economy doing well but growth will be weaker in 2018: report
Alberta’s economy is expected to grow by about 1.9 per cent this year, the Conference Board of Canada said Tuesday. Continue reading
Oil industry expected to return to profitability in 2018 after 3 years of losses
Canada’s oil industry is expected to be back in the black this year thanks to higher oil prices and more production after registering three years of losses. Continue reading