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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: 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...
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...