Economic Indicators

Politicians won’t fix Ontario’s finances: CFIB

Ontario’s small business owners are “angry and frustrated” that the province’s politicians appear unable to balance the budget, according to a survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

March 20, 2012

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U.S. growth will boost Canada: RBC

Canada's economy may have grown at a moderate pace last year, but it’s poised for a year of solid growth in 2012, according to the latest RBC Economic Outlook issued by RBC Economics Research.

By Vikram Barhat |March 20, 2012

3 min read

Consumers remain wary

Canadians' consumer confidence is in a holding pattern as many continue to keep a tight hold of their purse strings, according to the latest consumer confidence survey by TNS.

By Vikram Barhat |March 15, 2012

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Debt limits raised for territories

In the U.S., limits on government debt result in dramatic political showdowns, full of threats to shut down government services and haggling over social programs. In Canada, the debt ceiling is raised by fiat, at least in the case of the territories.

By Staff |March 15, 2012

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