More than 1 in 5 Canadian companies hit by cyberattack in 2017: StatCan
The Statistics Canada survey also said businesses are spending $14 billion on cybersecurity as they confront greater risks in the digital world. Continue reading
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Saskatchewan construction permit values see major August to August decline
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan added PST to construction contracts last year, and now the value of construction permits has been declining. Critics believe the two are linked. Continue reading
Edmonton job gains mirror national numbers but rest of Alberta sees job losses: Statistics Canada
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Canada gained 63,000 jobs in September, lowering the unemployment rate. That was largely in BC and Ontario. Provincially here it’s a different story. Alberta lost 6,000 jobs, yet Edmonton picked up 3,000. Continue reading
Unemployment rate drops in Saskatchewan as more part-time jobs created
Statistics Canada reported Friday the unemployment rate in Saskatchewan was 6.4 per cent for September. Continue reading
Canada adds 63K jobs in September, unemployment rate dips to 5.9%
The data caps three months of wild swings for the Canadian job market after strong gains in July and a hefty net job loss in August. Continue reading
Canada’s economy grew 0.2 per cent in July, led by strength in manufacturing
The economy managed to beat analysts’ expectations despite a prolonged shutdown at at Syncrude Canada’s oilsands complex. Continue reading
Inflation up 2.8% in August as gas prices keep climbing: Statistics Canada
Gas prices continued to rise in August, although at a slower paced compared to July. Continue reading
Number of people in Saskatchewan receiving EI drops in July
Statistics Canada reported Thursday there were 16,500 EI beneficiaries in Saskatchewan during July. Continue reading
Alberta unemployment steady at 6.7 % in August; Calgary has second highest unemployment rate in Canada
Calgary has the second highest unemployment rate in the country next to St. John’s N.L. Continue reading
Unemployment rate inches up in Saskatchewan despite job gains
Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate edged up in August as more people entered the workforce. Continue reading
