economic growth

• 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
• 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
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• $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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Stimulus programs in response to COVID-19 could have lingering impact, experts say

  Experts say the costs of plans to revive the country's economy after the coronavirus pandemic — and the programs — will likely be with Canadians for years.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2020
• 2019 saw worst global economic growth of the decade: United Nations

  The report said last year ended up having the slowest global economic expansion since the world financial crisis in 2008-2009.

  World

  Jan 16, 2020
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• Liberals’ fiscal outlook raises questions for budget watchdog

  The parliamentary budget officer says the Liberals won't see a decline in debt-to-GDP ratio this year unless there are spending cuts, greater revenues or faster economic growth before the end of the fiscal year.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2019
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• Low interest rates likely to continue amid sluggish world economy: Poloz

  Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz said slowing population growth is holding back economic growth and gains in productivity aren't happening fast enough to offset the change.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2019