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Canada is one of the least AI literate nations in the world, new research shows
Canadians have among the lowest levels of training, literacy and trust in artificial intelligence systems in the world, new...
VIDEO: Helping newcomers rebuild their lives in Canada
Claudia Hepburn, CEO of Windmill Microlending, says the organization is helping thousands of immigrants and refugees rebuild their professional...
VIDEO: The Rise of Canada’s ‘Next Neighbourhoods’: How Transit and Population Booms Are Reshaping GTA & GVA
Kingsley Ma, Area Vice President for RE/MAX Canada, discusses the real estate company’s recent report on the housing markets...
VIDEO: Waiting in the Wings: Renters continue to eye path to homeownership
Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage, discusses the real estate company’s latest report on how many renters...
VIDEO: How will the war in the Middle East impact Canada’s economy?
Ongoing instability in the Middle East is once again making waves across the global economy, with Canadian economist and...
Number of EI recipients rising: Statistics Canada
The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits increased by 17,000 (+3.4%) to 520,000 in April. This followed an increase of 3.1%...
Promising policy action brings hope amidst continued economic challenges: PwC’s 2025 M&A mid-year update
PwC Canada’s 2025 mid-year Canadian M&A update highlights a pivotal moment for the Canadian economy. Amidst global uncertainty and...
Canada Sees Slowest Population Growth Since 2020 as Immigration Levels Fall: Statistics Canada
From January 1 to April 1, 2025, the population of Canada increased by 20,107 people (+0.0%) to reach 41,548,787 people. This was the smallest quarterly growth since...
Canadian Home Sales Rise While Prices Hold Steady in May: CREA
The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS Systems climbed 3.6% between April and May 2025, marking the...
Canada Housing Starts Remain Flat in May as Condo Market Slows in Toronto and Vancouver
The six-month trend in housing starts was flat (0.8%) in May (243,407 units), according to Canada Mortgage and Housing...
Wage Growth in Canada: How Earnings and the Gender Pay Gap Have Shifted from 1981 to 2024: Statistics Canada
Many developments have shaped the Canadian labour market over the last four decades. Many of these changes potentially affected...
Unemployment rate continues to climb: Statistics Canada
Canada’s unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage points to 7.0% in May, the highest rate since September 2016 (excluding 2020...
VIDEO: The latest on interest rates, tariffs and the federal budget
Canada’s economy continues to face a tug-of-war between slowing growth and stubborn inflation, with the Bank of Canada opting...
Canadian leaders ramp up weather emergency readiness amid wildfire woes
With wildfire season ramping up in Canada and as the cleanup efforts continue in Los Angeles County four months...
VIDEO: The end of a retail era with the closure of Hudson’s Bay
The recent closure of Hudson’s Bay stores across Canada has left a significant mark on the country’s retail landscape...
Provincial Economies Hampered by Lower Immigration and Consumer Confidence
Although inflation has improved and monetary policy has become less restrictive, growth prospects for the provinces have been significantly...
EY Canada celebrates innovative leaders strengthening the Canadian business landscape
EY Canada announced Wednesday the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 regional finalists, recognizing the achievements of more than 130...
Alberta Urged to Embrace Mutual Recognition to Unlock Billions in Economic Growth: MEI Report
A bold call to action from one of the country’s leading economists could signal a game-changer for Alberta’s economy...
TELUS Reignites National #StandWithOwners Contest with Over $1 Million in Prizes for Canadian Entrepreneurs
TELUS is once again shining a national spotlight on Canada’s small business community, launching the sixth consecutive edition of...
First Ministers’ Meeting takes steps towards advancing major projects and building national economy
Monday’s First Ministers’ Meeting showed important alignment, urgency and focus on growing the economy – with strong signals around...
The need for a 2025 budget: CFIB
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says it is pleased to see talk in Ottawa about advancing a...
XPRIZE Launches First International Hub at University of Calgary, Marking Major Milestone for Canadian Innovation
XPRIZE, a global leader in incentive competitions aimed at solving the world’s most pressing challenges, has chosen the University...
Canadian GDP shows growth in Q1: Statistics Canada
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 0.5% in the first quarter, the same pace as in the fourth quarter...
Canada Post reports $841-million loss before tax for 2024
Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $841 million in 2024 – the seventh consecutive annual loss for the Corporation....
Proportion of businesses with positive outlook drops: Statistics Canada
Businesses continue to anticipate a variety of obstacles over the next three months, mainly related to costs and labour....
VIDEO: The new real estate reality for retirees: Exiting the workforce with mortgage debt
In this interview, Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage, discusses a recent survey indicating a new housing...
CPP Investments Net Assets Total $714.4 Billion at 2025 Fiscal Year End
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) ended its fiscal year on March 31, with net assets of $714.4...
VIDEO: Using Generative AI in searching for jobs
As Canada’s employment landscape continues to evolve, new research from Robert Half highlights the growing complexity of job searching...
VIDEO: Issues and challenges facing Canadian small business
With Parliament set to reconvene on May 26, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is urging the federal...
Canadian union wage growth outpaces inflation: Conference Board of Canada
For the first time in three years, average wage increases in major Canadian settlements outpaced inflation, according to The...
Canada’s Employment Insurance Beneficiaries Increase by 6% in March from last year, Statistics Canada Reports
The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits held steady (+0.3%; +1,400) in March at 497,000, following an...
Disconnection and Broken Promises Driving Talent Exodus, Says Robert Walters Report
A startling new report by global talent solutions firm Robert Walters reveals that the majority of professionals are leaving...
CFIB calls on Parliament to deal with unfinished business as sitting resumes
As Parliament gets set to reconvene on May 26, nearly two-thirds (62%) of small business owners are not confident that Canada’s...
VIDEO: Canadian Food Prices Surge as Tariff Confusion Clouds Outlook
Canadians continue to face significant pressure at the grocery store as food inflation remains stubbornly high—outpacing general inflation across...
Ottawa’s mounting regulatory burden choking Canadian business growth, warns MEI
A new publication from the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) is raising red flags about the escalating regulatory burden faced...
Canadian housing starts surge in April, driven by Québec and the Prairies: CMHC
Canada’s homebuilding sector posted a significant boost in April as the pace of housing starts jumped across the country,...
Canadian Housing Market Holds Steady in April, CREA Reports
Canada’s housing market appeared to hit pause in April 2025, with national home sales remaining virtually unchanged from the...
Nearly Half of Young Canadians Turning to Side Hustles to Reach Financial Goals: Capital One Canada Survey
A new survey from Capital One Canada reveals that almost half (49 per cent) of Canadians aged 18 to...
VIDEO: The evolution of equestrian facility Spruce Meadows
Linda Southern-Heathcott, President and CEO of Spruce Meadows, discusses the evolution of the equestrian facility which celebrates its 50th...
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...
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: The more you give, the more you get back
As Stampede season kicks off in Calgary, Shawn Freeman, President of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization in the city, is using...