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Financial realities pushing young Canadians to redefine retirement planning: Co-operators
Young Canadians are fundamentally redefining their long-term financial aspirations and the concept of retirement. New survey data from Co-operators...
Profit increases for Canadian corporations: Statistics Canada
Canadian corporations reported operating profit of $205.6 billion in the fourth quarter, up $2.0 billion (+1.0%) from the third...
RBC poll finds majority of Millennials caught between covering monthly costs and trying to save and invest for their future
A majority (64%) of Millennials are anxious about what the future holds for their finances, with over half (57%)...
Sodexo Canada study links workplace well-being to productivity as employers face growth pressures
A new survey commissioned by Sodexo Canada suggests employee health and happiness are closely tied to productivity at a...
Canadian merchandise trade deficit with the world narrows: Statistics Canada
In December, Canada’s merchandise exports increased 2.6%, while imports were up 0.6%. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit...
Employment Insurance beneficiaries continue to rise: Statistics Canada
There were 569,000 Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in December 2025, little changed (+0.4%; +2,500) from the previous month. On...
Rising inflation heightening Canadians’ retirement concerns, BMO survey finds
Rising costs are undermining Canadians’ confidence in their retirement plans, with nearly three-quarters saying inflation has increased concerns about...
Housing starts to decline through 2028 as uncertainty weighs on demand: CMHC
Housing starts across Canada are expected to decline through 2028 as higher costs, weaker demand and elevated inventories —...
FCC convenes coalition pledging up to $5B for Canadian agriculture and food innovation by 2030
Farm Credit Canada says it has convened a coalition of more than 20 investment organizations prepared to deploy up...
CMHC research examines financial impact of mortgage renewal wave
New research from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says a large wave of mortgage renewals at higher interest rates...
VIDEO: Why Canadian Entrepreneurs Should Think Global, Master Sales, and Stay Human in the AI Era
Toronto-based entrepreneur Andrew Hendry says Canadian founders should think beyond national borders from the moment they launch a business,...
Employment falls in the country in January: Statistics Canada
Employment edged down in January (-25,000; -0.1%) and the employment rate decreased 0.1 percentage points to 60.8%. The unemployment rate...
Canadian commercial real estate investment could reach $56B in 2026: CBRE
Investment in Canadian commercial real estate is expected to rebound in 2026, with total transaction volume potentially reaching about...
RBC commits $1.5 million annually to new scholarship program aimed at skills training and education access
Royal Bank of Canada is committing more than $1.5 million a year to a new national scholarship program intended...
FACE Coalition annual report shows $12M in loans disbursed, $50M milestone for Black-owned businesses
The Federation of African Canadian Economics says it disbursed $12 million in loans to Black-owned businesses during the 2024–2025...
Canadian firms confident heading into 2026 as AI investments shape strategy: IBM study
Canadian organizations are entering 2026 with high confidence in their own performance despite lingering economic uncertainty, according to new...
CanWCC launches strategy that puts Canada’s one million self-employed women at centre of economic power
Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) has launched a three-year national advocacy and support strategy designed specifically for self-employed...
Canadian construction output grew 1.3% in Q3 2025, CCA economic report says
Canada’s construction sector posted stronger growth than the broader economy in the third quarter of 2025, according to a...
Cut red tape or risk losing our farms: CFIB
The future of Canada’s agriculture industry is at risk, as nearly seven in 10 agri-businesses are advising the next...
CFIB 2026 Red Tape Report Card: Alberta earns the top grade for the fourth consecutive year
Alberta has once again claimed the highest overall grade in the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s 16th annual Red...
VIDEO: From holes in his shoes to Dragons’ Den: Marc Lafleur’s “Full Circle” return
Canadian entrepreneur Marc Lafleur went from a broke kid in Cornwall, Ontario—who couldn’t afford a car and had holes in his...
Red tape steals a month of doctors’ time every year: CFIB
Eliminating the 20 million hours of unnecessary paperwork and administrative tasks doctors face annually would free up the equivalent...
Global CEO confidence in revenue falls to five-year low amid AI and cyber risks: PwC
Only three-in-ten CEOs (30 per cent) said they are confident about revenue growth over the next 12 months, down...
Current federal government’s projected per-person debt is $56,432, the second highest in Canadian history
A new study released by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank, says under Prime Minister...
EI recipients on the rise: Statistics Canada
The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits increased by 8,900 (+1.6%) in November to 566,000. After trending up for...
Business Sentiment Remains Subdued but Improves Slightly as Trade Uncertainty Persists: Bank of Canada
Business sentiment is subdued but remains above its survey low from the second quarter of 2025, according to the...
Canadian dealmaking set to pick up in 2026 as one-third of business leaders plan acquisitions: KPMG
Canadian mergers and acquisitions activity is expected to strengthen in 2026, with about one-third of business leaders planning major...
Beyond the forecast: Six themes for Canada’s economy in 2026: RBC
Canada spent 2025 facing what many believed would be a catastrophic trade shock: Fears of the short- and long-term...
Canada housing market seen regaining momentum this spring after late-2025 slowdown: Royal LePage
The Canadian housing market is expected to regain momentum this spring after closing 2025 with modest price declines and...
Canadian home sales slip at end of 2025 as December activity declines
Canadian home sales edged lower at the end of 2025, with transactions falling in December and annual sales down...
VIDEO: Canada Avoided Recession in 2025 but Faces Uncertain Growth Outlook in 2026: Economist Todd Hirsch
Canada’s economy avoided a recession in 2025 despite widespread concerns triggered by renewed trade tensions with the United States,...
International travel to Canada falls again in December as arrivals drop 12.7%: Statistics Canada
Canada recorded 4.6 million international arrivals by air and automobile in December, down 12.7 per cent from the same...
Digital Platform Work Remains Steady in Canada, with 667,000 Gig Workers in 2025: Statistics Canada
Digital platform employment is a form of work that can be flexible and easy to access, though it typically...
VIDEO: Small Businesses Face Uncertainty, Costs Despite Glimmers of Optimism: CFIB
Canadian small businesses are continuing to navigate an uncertain economic environment, with consumer demand and rising costs posing significant...
Upcoming trade talks, federal budget expected to shape Canada’s growth outlook: Conference Board
Canada’s economy is expected to post modest growth through 2026 as government stimulus and improving business investment help offset...
Canada posts merchandise trade deficit in October as imports outpace exports: Statistics Canada
Canada’s merchandise trade balance swung to a deficit in October as imports rose faster than exports, reflecting stronger inbound...
Opportunities & Trends Canadian Entrepreneurs Can Act On
Big Opportunities Ahead: Where Canadian Entrepreneurs Should Focus in 2026 . Every new year brings predictions — but 2026...
The Big Picture for Canadian Entrepreneurs in the Year Ahead
The Entrepreneur’s Playbook for 2026… growth, technology, and resilience — what founders need to know now. As we enter...
Canada’s housing market poised for a reset in 2026, with modest price growth and increased activity: Royal LePage
After a tumultuous 2025 marked by economic and political shifts, 2026 emerges as a crucial reset year for Canada’s...
How homebuilding incentives can pay off for cities, homeowners and local economies: new Concordia study
A new study from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business finds that improving housing affordability isn’t just a...
Provincial economies weathering tariffs to varying degrees: Conference Board of Canada
While provincial economies have remained resilient this year, the ongoing trade war continues to suppress business confidence, slow investment...
VIDEO: What’s ahead for Canada’s housing market in 2026: RE/MAX
In this video interview, Don Kottick, President of RE/MAX Canada, explains that 2025 began with optimism for the real...
Government adds 950,000 jobs since 2015, accounting for 30% of total employment growth in Canada
From 2015 to 2024, the government sector in Canada–including federal, provincial and municipal–added 950,000 jobs, which accounted for roughly...
Canadian GDP grows slightly in Q3: Statistics Canada
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 0.6% in the third quarter of 2025, after falling 0.5% in the second...
Motivated Buyers Signal Renewed Housing Market Confidence Heading into 2026: REMAX Canada
The Canadian housing market could be on the upswing looking ahead to 2026, with more buyers preparing to enter the...
Statistics Canada Reports Decline in Employment
The number of employees receiving pay and benefits from their employer—measured as “payroll employment” in the Survey of Employment,...
VIDEO: The importance of financial literacy for entrepreneurs
Financial literacy is just as critical to entrepreneurship as innovation or risk-taking, says Kelley Keehn, CEO of the Money...
VIDEO: Would an independent Alberta be economically viable?
Alberta’s growing separatist movement could carry significant economic risks, largely driven by the uncertainty it would create, economist Todd...
CCA Urges New Americas Trade Strategy
The Canadian Council for the Americas (CCA) is urging the federal government to take immediate steps to strengthen trade...
VIDEO: Access, Not Ambition: What’s Holding Back Canada’s Next Business Owners
With a significant share of Canada’s small business owners nearing retirement, there’s a narrow window for aspiring entrepreneurs to...