economic growth

• Canada’s GDP unchanged in May, but early signs point to Q2 growth

  The latest GDP reading shows Canada's economic output was unchanged in May and could have ticked up in June, showing signs of overall growth in the second quarter.

  Economy

  Jul 29
  
• Canada’s economy grew 0.3% in April, but signs of May cooling: Statistics Canada

  Canada's real gross domestic product grew 0.3 per cent in April, according to the latest data release from Statistics Canada on Thursday.

  Economy

  Jun 30
  
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• Kelowna’s unemployment rate continued to fall in May

  Kelowna's unemployment rate continued to fall in May, as roughly 3,000 more people started work, according to the latest Labour Force Survey.

  Economy

  Jun 14
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• Federal budget needs to focus on post-COVID economic growth, Freeland says

  Canada's finance minister says she wants to boost the country's economic potential while minding inflation rates not seen in 30 years.

  Economy

  Jan 31
• Former federal minister Scott Brison to head new Nova Scotia Economic Growth Council

  Premier Iain Rankin said Brison will lead the 10-member Economic Growth Council, which will focus on making the province "Canada's startup capital."

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2021
• Municipalities, riders have wish lists ready for ‘transformative’ federal public transit funds

  In a morning interview with Global News, Savage said the Halifax Regional Municipality is continuing its rapid growth amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

  Environment

  Feb 11, 2021
• $14.9B promised to Canadian cities for ‘major public transit projects’

  The new money will not be specifically divided up between provinces, but instead put into a pot that can be accessed whenever a project is ready.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2021
• Quebec could eliminate poverty with better economic policies, report claims

  Quebec has enough wealth to eliminate poverty, according to a new study.

  Nov 4, 2020
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• B.C.’s COVID-19 recovery must include Massey Tunnel replacement, child care: board of trade

  The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade is also calling on the province to create a new small business grant program as part of the $2.5-billion economic recovery plan expected to be presented in a few weeks.

  Economy

  Sep 1, 2020
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• B.C. unemployment rate improves to 11.1% in July with boosts in hospitality, tourism

  New numbers from Statistics Canada show 70,200 new jobs were created in B.C. from June to July, mostly in service and producing industries.

  Economy

  Aug 7, 2020