Economic Indicators

Canada losing appeal as destination for business investment

Canada has dropped 11 spots since last year on the University of Calgary School of Public Policy’s annual review of global tax competitiveness.

By Staff |November 27, 2013

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Homeownership slipping away from more Canadians

A stronger housing market and increasing mortgage rates mean housing was less affordable in Q3, RBC Economics’ latest housing trends and affordability report shows.

By Staff |November 27, 2013

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No perfect scores on this financial quiz

Canadians have some studying to do when it comes to financial literacy, show the results of the Bridgehouse investor knowledge index.

By Staff |November 27, 2013

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Nearly half of Canadians waiting to click ‘buy’ on Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday - one of the busiest online shopping days of the year - is continuing to grow in popularity for Canadian consumers, shows BMO’s 2013 holiday spending outlook.

By Staff |November 27, 2013

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