Economic Indicators

Fewer homes built in August

The BoC may be looking for a rotation away from housing and the consumer, but low rates continue to support residential investment, says CIBC World Markets Inc.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |September 9, 2014

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New initiative will combat youth unemployment

A new initiative called Escalator has been launched to help young jobseekers.

By Staff |September 8, 2014

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Canada’s shadow healthcare workforce

Uncounted in the monthly job numbers, unpaid, and tucked behind closed doors in neighbourhoods across the country, are 8.1 million informal caregivers.

By Staff |September 5, 2014

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Canada falls in competitiveness rankings

Inadequate public support for post-secondary education, and research and innovation, has resulted in Canada falling to 15th in the World Economic Forum’s annual economic competitiveness ranking.

By Staff |September 5, 2014

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