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FCC report says stronger productivity growth could add $40 billion to economy
Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector could contribute an additional $40 billion to the economy over the next decade...
Business investment in Canada still below pre-2015 levels: down to 11.1% in 2025: Fraser Institute
Investment in productivity-enhancing assets such as factories, machinery, equipment, and intellectual property (e.g. computer software) in Canada remains below...
Report says public housing investment in GTHA could generate $102 billion in economic and social value by 2050
A new study commissioned by the GTHA Community Housing Collaborative says a long-term strategy of renewing and expanding public...
VIDEO: What to expect as Canada’s AI strategy arrives this week
Canada’s long-awaited national AI strategy, expected this week, must re-establish a clear legislative path for governance that keeps pace...
Canadian account deficit widens: Statistics Canada
Canada’s current account deficit (on a seasonally adjusted basis) widened by $6.2 billion to $7.2 billion in the first...
Canada Post records $205-million loss before tax in first quarter
Canada Post says it recorded a loss before tax of $205 million in the first quarter of 2026 as...
Housing starts held back by up to 30% since 2006: CMHC
New analysis from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) finds that housing starts in Canada could have been nearly...
VIDEO: Why Canada’s Economy Is More Resilient Than You Think
Calgary economist and author Todd Hirsch says Canadians are more resilient than they may realize, despite growing anxiety over...
Insolvency volumes increasing: Equifax Canada
In this video interview, Rebecca Oakes, Vice-President of Advanced Analytics at Equifax Canada, discusses the latest consumer credit trends...
Operating profit for Canadian corporations on the rise: Statistics Canada
Canadian corporations reported operating profit of $209.9 billion in the first quarter, up $4.1 billion (+2.0%) from the previous...
VIDEO: Canadian Couples Rethink Weddings to Achieve Homeownership Goals: Royal LePage
New research from Royal LePage highlights how rising housing costs are reshaping major life milestones for young Canadians. In...
VIDEO: REMAX Canada Sees Rising Demand for Recreational Properties Amid Housing Affordability Challenges
REMAX Canada President Don Kottick says recreational properties are evolving from traditional vacation homes into strategic real estate investments...
Employment Insurance beneficiaries edging up: Statistics Canada
The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits edged up (+2,300; +0.4%) to reach 548,000 in March, following a...
34% of Canadian managers who cut roles due to AI have had to hire them back: Robert Half
New research from Robert Half shows that more than a third of Canadian hiring managers (34%) who eliminated positions...
Canadians scale back weddings to prioritize home ownership, Royal LePage survey suggests
A growing number of Canadians are willing to reduce wedding spending or ask guests for help with a home...
Ottawa invests $3.2 million to help B.C. businesses expand across Canada
The federal government is investing more than $3.2 million in the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and its subsidiary...
Canadians increasingly eye recreational properties as entry point to homeownership, wealth planning: RE/MAX Canada
Recreational properties are increasingly being viewed by Canadians as both a long-term financial asset and a more accessible route...
Manufacturing sales surge in Canada: Statistics Canada
Manufacturing sales reached their highest level since January 2025, rising 3.0% to $73.6 billion in March. Sales rose in...
Trend in housing starts rises: CMHC
The six-month trend in housing starts was higher in April, with an increase of 3.2% to 256,777 units, according...
Canadian home sales edge higher in April: CREA
The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS Systems was up 0.7% on a month-over-month basis in April...
VIDEO: How AI will change business search forever
Keenan Beavis is the Métis entrepreneur and founder of Longhouse Branding & Marketing. He started the company to help...
VIDEO: Canadian homebuyers rely on family money as housing costs surge: CPA Canada
The majority of Canadian homeowners received financial support when purchasing their first property, a new survey from CPA Canada suggests....
VIDEO: Canadian commercial real estate markets reset: REMAX
In this video interview, Damon Conrad, VP Commercial for REMAX Canada, discusses the real estate company’s latest 2026 Commercial...
VIDEO: Canadians Judge Bankruptcy Harshly — Until It Hits Close to Home
In this video interview, Shawn Stack, a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, based in Calgary, discusses the growing problem of consumer...
Caregiving in Canada nears crisis point amid economic strain and inaction
The affordability crisis across Canada is putting additional pressure on its more than eight million caregivers, many of whom...
Canadian business leaders expect agentic AI to reshape the workforce: KPMG
Canadian business leaders are planning for a future workforce made up of humans and AI agents. New KPMG Canada...
Study finds employer‑funded virtual mental health care could save Canada $22 billion a year
Expanding access to employer‑funded virtual mental health care could reduce the economic impact of mental health challenges in Canada...
EY Canada’s business accelerator program spotlights Black, Indigenous, Pan-Asian and Latino entrepreneurs
EY Canada has announced the Entrepreneurs Access Network 2026 cohort, bringing together 12 founders in a program focused on...
VIDEO: What are Canadians doing with their tax refunds?
In a video interview, Jayme Martin, District VP, Ontario for TD, discusses a recent TD survey which found that...
Merchandise exports post a strong increase: Statistics Canada
In March, Canada’s merchandise exports posted a strong increase, rising 8.5%, while imports fell 1.6%. As a result, Canada’s...
VIDEO: Raphael Gaspard’s Cross-Canada Motorcycle Journey Explores Happiness and Entrepreneurship
Montreal entrepreneur Raphaël Gaspard is preparing for a cross-Canada motorcycle journey that blends storytelling, entrepreneurship and a search for...
Newfoundland and Labrador lead Canadian GDP growth in 2025: Statistics Canada
In 2025, real gross domestic product (GDP) grew in all but one of Canada’s provinces and territories. GDP growth was...
Youth unemployment in Canada near record highs since 2022: Fraser Institute
The unemployment rate among young Canadians aged 15-24 has increased substantially since 2022 and is reaching record highs, particularly...
Calgary-based CertifiedLED helps bring digital innovation to Tsuut’ina Nation
Three years ago, Earl Adelman of CertifiedLED initiated discussions with Ellery Starlight, who now serves as Chief of the...
VIDEO: Canada losing businesses at an alarming rate: CFIB
In this video interview, Kayode Southwood, Senior Policy Analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses Canada’s growing...
Employment Insurance beneficiaries declining: Statistics Canada
The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits declined by 8,700 (-1.6%) to 542,000 in February. This follows a decline of 17,000 (-3.0%)...
Boosting workforce inclusivity could add $200 billion to the Canadian economy: Calgary Chamber
Amid stalling economic growth and fluctuating employment rates caused by shifting trade dynamics and geopolitics, Canada’s labour market has...
Entrepreneurship is declining in Canada due to past policy choices: MEI
Entrepreneurship has been declining for decades in Canada. This decline is more pronounced in recent years, exacerbated by recent...
Robert Half survey reveals what early career workers need to succeed–beyond just AI skills
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert...
Federal spring economic update must address the declining levels of entrepreneurship in Canada: CFIB
Small businesses are calling on the federal government to reduce taxes, incentivize investment and improve Canada’s entrepreneurial environment in...
NAV CANADA Study Projects Drones Will Reshape Canada’s Low-Level Airspace, Economy and Daily Life
A new market study commissioned by NAV CANADA projects that remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) – commonly known as...
Canada launches national initiative to build large-scale AI supercomputing capacity
Canada is launching a national effort to build one of the most advanced artificial Intelligence (AI) supercomputing systems, ensuring...
Canada Post reports $1.57 billion loss before tax for 2025
Canada Post says its financial situation deteriorated significantly in 2025 as labour uncertainty weighed on the business, and decades-old...
Continued loss of momentum in housing starts: CMHC
The six-month trend in housing starts was lower in March, with a decrease of 2.9% to 248,378 units, according...
$2.1 billion deployed in support for Canadian businesses facing tariffs and market uncertainty
Export Development Canada says it has deployed $2.1 billion through its Trade Impact Program (TIP), supporting approximately 800 Canadian...
Home sales activity slows in March: CREA
The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS Systems was virtually unchanged (-0.1%) on a month-over-month basis in...
Household budgets tighten amid mortgage renewals as buyer intent builds: TD (Video)
Mortgage renewal, once a routine step, has become a more pivotal moment for many households, according to recent TD...
Long winter and economic uncertainty delay Canada’s spring housing market: Royal LePage (VIDEO)
Canada’s spring housing market got off to a slow start, with momentum tempered by economic and geopolitical uncertainty, and...
REMAX Canada Identifies emerging long-term downsizing patterns as Canada’s population ages
New REMAX Canada research suggests a long-term “downsizing wave” could be on the horizon in Canada’s housing market, as the aging...
Renewal wave peaks but still dominates mortgage market: CMHC
Canada’s residential mortgage industry continued to be dominated by renewal activity in 2025, marking a peak in the mortgage...