After a sluggish second half to 2024, the Canadian economy looks set to push the pedal a little harder in 2025. Interest rates have fallen swiftly since June, and the Bank of Canada will shave another ...

The sharp decline in consumer confidence this month follows the decrease that began last month, marking a substantial drop after several months of improvement due to falling interest rates. This month ...

Canada’s post-secondary system offers some advantages, including lower student debt levels and above-average spending on ...

In December, the CPI remained below the 2.0 per cent midpoint of the Bank of Canada’s inflation-control target range.

As the lingering effects of high inflation and a restrictive monetary environment continue to fade, which Canadian cities are poised for stronger economic growth this year? How much will recent cuts ...

Building on a large gain the previous month, Canadian manufacturing sales rose again in November. Statistics Canada noted that manufacturing exporters who transact mostly in U.S. dollars benefitted ...

Canada’s healthcare systems are under exceptional stress. We must improve patient care and outcomes, cost transparency, and capacity to meet current needs and serve future generations. Value-based ...

Canada’s existing housing sales pulled back in December, following four straight monthly gains featuring healthy increases in October and November. Despite the drop, seasonally adjusted sales remain ...

Our survey reveals that educators are embracing student use of generative AI. The majority of educators surveyed support its ...

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Nominal sales grew in 13 of the 21 manufacturing subsectors. Sales of petroleum and coal products (+$204 million) rose the ...

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