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Buying Canadian? Steps to avoid unintentionally harming Canadian businesses: CFIB (OP-ED)
By Dan Kelly, President at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) As head of Canada’s largest small business...
VIDEO: Canadian cottage buyers on the sideline for now amidst tariff concerns: RE/MAX
Don Kottick, President of RE/MAX Canada, discusses the state of the cabin and cottage real estate industry in the...
Employment holds steady but unemployment rate increases: Statistics Canada
Employment was little changed in April (+7,400; +0.0%) and the employment rate declined 0.1 percentage points to 60.8%. The...
VIDEO: Downpayments blocking homeownership for many Canadians
As rent prices outpace inflation and wages lag, one-in-three (32%) Canadians say saving for a down payment is the...
VIDEO: The impact of tariffs on Canada’s economy
Canada’s economy is beginning to feel the strain of escalating U.S. trade protectionism, while Europe appears to be gaining...
SPECIAL REPORT: How AI is Revolutionizing Small Businesses in Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept—it’s a game-changer for small business owners across Canada. From...
VIDEO: How tariffs are impacting Canadian businesses
Merchant Growth, a Vancouver-based digital financing and growth solution for Canadian small businesses, surveyed 130 business owners nationwide to...
Canadian GDP declines in February: Statistics Canada
Real gross domestic product (GDP) in Canada was down 0.2% in February, partly offsetting January’s 0.4% increase, reported Statistics...
EY Canada welcomes new cohort of Black and Indigenous entrepreneurs to its business accelerator program
EY Canada has announced the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network 2025 cohort. This year, 17 visionary Black and Indigenous entrepreneurs...
VIDEO: Why housing has become a federal election issue
Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage, talks about a new survey indicating Canadians are increasingly looking at...
Canadian economy to contract in Q2 2025 as tariffs weigh on small businesses: CFIB
The Canadian economy is estimated to see muted growth in Q1 2025 and expected to see significant contraction in...
VIDEO: Private Label Products Surge in Canada as Consumer Habits Shift
Private label products are gaining significant ground in Canada, according to insights from a recent conversation with Elliot Morris,...
Chinese tariffs hitting nearly one in four Canadian agri-businesses: CFIB
The vast majority of Canadian agri-businesses (88%) say Canada should strengthen trade ties with other countries besides China and the U.S. due...
Majority of Canadian women professionals don’t think traditional networking events help build strong connections
New research from North America’s leading digital networking platform, Monday Girl, in partnership with Environics Research, reveals a clear networking gap...
VIDEO: How world-class equestrian facility Spruce Meadows became a professional soccer owner
Ian Allison, Senior Vice President of Spruce Meadows and President/COO of Cavalry FC, shared the fascinating journey of how...
VIDEO: How interest rates work
In a recent interview with Todd Hirsch, renowned economist, speaker and author, he provided insights into the Bank of...
Small business confidence remains shaken amid tariff woes: CFIB
Long-term small business confidence gained 9.3 index points in April, reaching 34.8, up from the record low level of...
VIDEO: Why cost reduction is important during these times of tariffs
As economic uncertainty continues and tariffs weigh heavily on businesses, companies are increasingly turning to experts for guidance on...
VIDEO: Real estate action trending up in Canada’s more affordable regions, treading water in most expensive: Royal LePage
Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage, discusses the real estate company’s latest House Price Survey and Market...
Canadian entrepreneurs gain competitive edge from AI adoption: GoDaddy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more widespread amongst Canadian entrepreneurs, enhancing productivity and increasing sales, according to GoDaddy research....
Housing Canada Coalition Launches ‘End the Housing Game’, a National Campaign to Address Canada’s Unfair Housing System
The Housing Canada Coalition – made up of four leading Canadian organizations from across the housing sector – has...
Homeownership costs see a fourth straight drop in Canada: RBC
An average household needed to allocate 55.9% of its income to cover mortgage payments, property taxes and utilities in...
VIDEO: Business Transitions Forum: Helping entrepreneurs discover growth & transitions strategies
Mark Stephenson, CEO and Co-Founder of Cube Business Media, discusses the evolution and success of the Business Transitions Forum...
Canada sees surge in small business creation as weather warms: GoDaddy
April is the peak month of the year for starting a new business in Canada, new GoDaddy research shows. Based...
VIDEO: Delivering Canada’s leading online education for entrepreneurs
For 15 years, GoForth Institute (GoForth) has been improving the odds of success for Canadian business by delivering Canada’s...
VIDEO: Creating an entrepreneurial community media platform
Canada’s Entrepreneur is focused on providing knowledge and information to Canadian business creators. We have been around for seven...
Going for growth: Entrepreneurs in Canada doubled down on their scaling ambitions
As the Canadian economy continues to evolve, entrepreneurs are demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of ongoing challenges. A...
VIDEO: The growing burnout crisis in Canada
As burnout continues to rise across Canada, new findings from a recent survey shed light on the increasing strain...
VIDEO: How the luxury real estate market is doing in Canada
Kingsley Ma, Area Vice President for RE/MAX Canada, discusses the real estate company’s 2025 Spotlight on Luxury Report. PRESS...
VIDEO: How an election impacts the business climate
As Canada heads into a federal election, businesses are keenly watching the political developments, eager to understand how the...
VIDEO: A look at Canada’s recreational housing market
Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage, discusses the real estate firm’s latest report on the recreational housing...
VIDEO: Canada’s labour market faces uncertainty amid tariff concerns: Economist Todd Hirsch
Canada’s labour market showed signs of stagnation in February, with Statistics Canada reporting a steady employment rate after three...
Buy Canadian Movement: National Pride, Consumer Behaviour, and the Role of Retailers
The recent surge in Canadian patriotism, driven by tariff tensions, has sparked a renewed interest in supporting local businesses....
Employers who show appreciation boost employee retention: Robert Half expert
As Employee Appreciation Day approaches on Friday March 7, new research from Robert Half reveals that three in four...
Reaction to Trump’s tariffs fast and furious in Canada
The reaction to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of the imposition of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports...
VIDEO: How to deal with the uncertainty of a Canada/US trade war
Shawn Freeman, President of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in Calgary, shared his insights on the challenges Calgary’s entrepreneurs face,...
Canada must seize the opportunity to eliminate internal trade barriers: CFIB
With potential U.S tariffs to hit next week, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is urging all governments...
Singles face financial challenges in retirement: Co-operators
Financial confidence is growing among Canadians, but for singles, this optimism isn’t translating into a clearer retirement outlook. A...
VIDEO: Financial stress hurting relationships
Stacy Yanchuk Oleksy, CEO of Money Mentors, discusses how increasing financial stress is hurting personal relationships in Canada. PRESS...
VIDEO: Canadians facing increased mortgage costs
Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage, discusses the impact on Canadians who have mortgages renewing this year....
BDC to commit close to $1 billion to spur economic growth in Canada
Through its investment arm, BDC Capital, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), will commit an additional $500-million to its Growth Venture Fund (GVF)...
New listings jump to start 2025 as tariff uncertainty weighs on sales: CREA
Canadian MLS® Systems posted a double-digit jump in new supply in January 2025 when compared to December 2024. At...
VIDEO: Cyberimpact’s Geoffrey Blanc on the Power of Email Marketing for Canadian Businesses
In today’s digital landscape, Canadian businesses are constantly seeking effective ways to connect with customers. Email marketing remains one...
Over three quarters of Canadians worry they will not have enough retirement savings: BMO
BMO’s 15th annual Retirement Survey reveals several key insights into how Canadians feel about their retirement savings. The survey finds...
Affordability the biggest barrier to homeownership: RE/MAX Canada
First-time homebuyers throughout the country are facing some of the most challenging obstacles to home ownership in decades, due...
VIDEO: Impact of Tariffs: Insights from Economist Todd Hirsch
In an interview with Canada’s Podcast, economist, author, and speaker Todd Hirsch discussed the looming impact of tariffs between...
North America Sees Temporary Relief from Trade Shock, but Uncertainty Remains
North America experienced a brief reprieve this week from what could have been one of the largest trade shocks...
VIDEO: Mentoring Canadian entrepreneurs
Géraldine Jippé is described as a Serial Slowpreneur. She’s also a mentor with Futurpreneur, a national non-profit organization that...
New survey reveals nearly 4 in 10 workers planning a job change in first half of 2025: Robert Half
New research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half reveals that 38 per cent of professionals have...
VIDEO: Canadian Taxpayers Federation Warns of Hidden Carbon Tax and Mounting Federal Debt
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is raising concerns about what it calls a “hidden” industrial carbon tax that continues...