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BDC launches program to help SMEs adopt AI, boost productivity and competitiveness
Samuel Easto-Lefebvre, National AI Lead, Senior Advisor, BDC, discusses a new program by the bank to help small and...
CPA Canada calls for bigger rate cut to boost economy
CPA Canada’s chief economist is calling for the Bank of Canada to deliver a substantial rate cut on Dec....
Canadian SMBs outpace global average in digital adoption: Sage
Sage’s annual survey of 12,000 small and medium-sized business (SMBs) leaders globally – ‘Small Business, Big Opportunity’ – finds that business...
Are falling rents in Canada temporary relief or a new trend?
The asking rent for units across Canada fell for the first time in three years in October with big...
VIDEO: Struggles women face starting a small business in Canada
Beverlee Rasmussen is the Founder of Systems Business Coach Inc., an international coaching and training company dedicated to empowering...
Canadian GDP increases in Q3: Statistics Canada
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 0.3% in the third quarter, after rising 0.5% in both the second and first quarters....
Quebec’s travel industry pioneer Ken Harris is Canada’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024
Ken Harris, CEO and founder of Plusgrade — an ancillary revenue solution for the global travel industry — is Canada’s EY Entrepreneur Of...
VIDEO: Widespread residential price growth expected in 2025: RE/MAX report
In this video interview, Samantha Villiard, Regional Vice President, RE/MAX Canada, discusses the key findings from a new report...
Canada’s job market slump—low-wage industries with young workers take the biggest hit: RBC
Lower-wage industries in Canada with more younger workers have been disproportionately impacted by the recent softening in labour demand,...
Financial stress soars as Canadians prepare for Black Friday deals
As Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, a recent survey from CPA Canada and BDO Debt Solutions...
More than half of Canadian gig workers rely on supplementary income amid rising costs
Canada’s gig economy is booming, but new data from Behind the Gig: Securian Canada Insights reveals that financial vulnerability...
Nearly half of Canadians deeply concerned about housing affordability: Statistics Canada
Nearly half of Canadians—45%—are highly concerned about housing affordability as the rising costs of rent and homeownership strain household...
Housing starts steady in October despite regional challenges: CMHC report
Canada’s housing market showed signs of resilience in October, as the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of housing starts...
Canadian households struggle as cost of living outpaces income growth
A growing number of Canadian households are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with the rising cost of...
Home sales jump in Canada: CREA
Home sales activity recorded over Canadian MLS Systems increased 7.7% on a month-over-month basis in October 2024, reaching its...
Interest rate cuts spark real estate optimism for 2025 in Canada’s top ski destinations: Royal LePage
As falling rates reassure consumers, aspiring recreational homebuyers will firm up purchase plans, Royal LePage predicts in a new report. Royal...
AI empowers Canadian entrepreneurs to compete with big businesses: GoDaddy Report
A new report from GoDaddy’s Venture Forward initiative highlights how Canadian microbusinesses are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence...
CFIB denounces government plan to tax long-delayed $2.5 billion carbon tax rebate for small businesses
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has expressed outrage over news that the government intends to tax long-overdue...
Interac survey reveals Newcomers’ Financial Confidence Drops After Arrival in Canada
Starting a new life in Canada brings high hopes, but for many newcomers, financial confidence takes a hit soon...
Energizing Communities Collective raises $4 million for Classroom Champions: VIDEO
In a remarkable show of community spirit and corporate collaboration, The Energizing Communities Collective, a group of 25 Calgary-based...
Canada’s Population Boom Pauses: New Immigration Targets to Impact Economy: TD Report
In a significant policy pivot, the Canadian government has unveiled its 2025-2027 immigration plan, which aims to reduce the...
Housing crisis now impacts life choices for millions of Canadians: Habitat for Humanity
In a powerful new survey, Habitat for Humanity Canada reveals the worsening effects of Canada’s housing crisis on daily...
Canada’s labour market holds steady in October: Statistics Canada
In October, Canada’s labour market saw minimal employment change with a modest increase of 15,000 jobs, leaving the national...
Multiple port shutdowns leave small businesses in the cold: CFIB
The simultaneous work stoppages at Canada’s three largest ports are damaging many small businesses and costing our economy hundreds...
Navigating debt as a business owner: VIDEO
With Financial Literacy Month in November, non-profit Business Link, in partnership with Nail The Numbers, is launching the Cashflow...
Deloitte Canada reveals its annual Technology Fast 50 program winners
Deloitte Canada has announced the winners of its Technology Fast 50, Enterprise—Industry Leaders, Clean Technology, and Companies-to-Watch awards. Now...
Slow mortgage growth continued as homebuyers remained on sidelines: CMHC
Canadian residential mortgage debt increased 3.5% year over year in July 2024, reaching $2.2 trillion. This historically slow mortgage...
TELUS announces 2024 #StandWithOwners winners, investing over $1 million into Canadian small businesses
TELUS has announced the winners of its fifth #StandWithOwners contest—Canada’s largest small business contest. Chosen from thousands of applications...
Canadian economy flat in August: Statistics Canada
Real gross domestic product (GDP) in Canada was essentially unchanged in August, following a 0.1% increase in July, reported...
6 in 10 Canadian organizations have adopted generative AI: KPMG
Canadian organizations are prioritizing investments in generative artificial intelligence (AI), with six in 10 adopting the technology to improve...
3 in 4 small businesses worried about lack of plan to achieve a balanced federal budget : CFIB
Nearly three in four (74%) small businesses are worried about the lack of a plan to return to a...
Canadian luxury real estate market flush with opportunity: Sotheby’s
Canada’s luxury real estate market maintained a steady level of sales activity in the third quarter of 2024 as...
Millennials and Gen Z hold onto homeownership hopes despite market challenges: Scotiabank
The dream of homeownership is alive amongst younger Canadians according to the latest Scotiabank Housing Poll. Despite more than...
Employment Insurance beneficiaries on the rise: Statistics Canada
The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits rose by 7,400 (+1.5%) in August, the third increase in four...
AI-enabled cleantech unlocking opportunities for Canada: EDC report
Export Development Canada (EDC) has released its annual cleantech report, On the cleantech frontier: How AI is impacting innovation, which takes...
Nine in 10 Canadian CEOs considering acquisitions soon: KPMG
Nine in 10 CEOs of large Canadian organizations are considering making acquisitions in the next three years to help...
One in four Canadians experiencing burnout, down from 2021
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health, compliments of Canada Life, and Mental Health Research Canada, have released new research that...
Trend in Canadian housing starts on the decline: CMHC
The six-month trend in housing starts decreased 1.9% from 246,972 units in August to 243,759 units in September. The...
National home sales increase in September: CREA
Following the Bank of Canada’s third interest rate cut of the year, national home sales increased slightly in September compared...
Canadian inflation rate eases in September: Statistics Canada
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.6% on a year-over-year basis in September, down from a 2.0% gain in August. This...
EY Entrepreneur of the Year winners for Prairies and Atlantic regions
The EY Entrepreneur of the Year winners have been announced for the Prairies and Atlantic regions. Here are the...
47,000 jobs created in September: Statistics Canada
Employment rose by 47,000 (+0.2%) in September while the employment rate declined 0.1 percentage points to 60.7%. The unemployment...
VIDEO: How house prices are doing in Canada
Royal LePage has released its Q3 Home Price Update and Market Forecast. In this video interview, Phil Soper, President...
VIDEO: The state of Canada’s condo market
RE/MAX Canada has released its 2024 RE/MAX Canada Condominium Report. In this video interview, Samantha Villiard, Regional Vice President,...
Housing affordability improves as interest rates drop: RBC Report
A new report by RBC Economics says housing affordability in Canada is improving. The latest Housing Trends and Affordability...
VIDEO: Futurpreneur supporting small business in Canada
Karen Greve Young is the CEO of Futurpreneur, a national non-profit organization that has provided support to over 18,700+...
VIDEO: What is the future of office work?
Scott Barras, Head of Work Dynamics, Canada, for JLL, discusses a recent survey by the commercial real estate company...
One in four Canadians experiencing burnout, down from 2021: Survey
A new study, conducted in July, shows almost one in four (24 per cent) employed Canadians reported feeling burnout...
Canadian economy grows in July: Statistics Canada
Real gross domestic product (GDP) was up 0.2% in July, following essentially no change in June. Despite negative impacts...
More jobs created in November but unemployment rate rises: Statistics Canada
Employment increased by 51,000 (+0.2%) in November and the employment rate held steady at 60.6%. The unemployment rate rose...