Credit Rating

• U.S. tariffs pose more risk to provinces than Canada’s credit, analysts say

  Ratings agencies said some provinces were more at risk from the potential March 4 tariffs due to their disproportionate exposure to U.S. exports or weaker financial positions.

  Canada

  Feb 27
  
• Wellington County keeps AAA credit rating

  Standard and Poor's cites a number of factors that allowed Wellington to maintain its AAA credit rating.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2023
  
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• Money Tips Monday: How to understand and improve your credit score

  In Canada, a person’s credit score is determined by two credit reporting bureaus: Equifax and TransUnion.

  Money

  Sep 26, 2023
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• Nova Scotia Power bond rating downgraded by credit rating agency DBRS Morningstar

  The agency says the downgrade is due to what it calls the ``deterioration in the regulatory environment for the firm.''

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2022
• S&P gives County of Wellington a triple-A rating with a stable outlook

  The county received the highest possible rating from the ratings agency. It cites a strong local economy and reliance on debt remaining in line with expectations.

  Money

  Sep 20, 2022
• Guelph’s responsible handling of tax dollars results in AAA credit rating

  S&P Global Ratings cites Guelph's multi-year budget process, increased capital spending and lower expected deferrals in the future for the AAA rating.

  Money

  Sep 15, 2022
• Despite pandemic, City of London maintains triple-A credit rating from Moody’s

  'The City of London has a long, proud history of financial stability and prudent fiscal management,' said Mayor Ed Holder. 

  Economy

  Sep 30, 2020
• Guelph boasts AA+ credit rating for 8th straight year despite COVID-19

  The city said S&P believes that despite the economic slowdown caused by the novel coronavirus, the city will recover within the next two years.

  Economy

  Aug 20, 2020
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• Edmonton airport traffic not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until 2024

  A global credit ratings business has downgraded the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority's rating in light of the decline in passenger volumes with coronavirus.

  Economy

  Jul 23, 2020
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• Moody’s confirms Saskatchewan’s triple-A credit rating

  Moody’s Investors Service has upheld the triple-A credit rating and stable outlook for Saskatchewan.

  Economy

  Aug 12, 2019