Economy

Economic reopening sparks job gains, but staff shortages seen too

Service sector employment rose in June, but job vacancies abound, StatsCan says

By James Langton |August 26, 2021

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Canada’s hot housing market isn’t alone

Global housing prices surged in Q1 led by advanced economies, BIS reports

By James Langton |August 26, 2021

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U.S. slightly upgrades GDP estimate for last quarter to 6.6%

The change reflects a sustained consumer-led rebound, now threatened by the delta variant

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |August 26, 2021

4 min read

Party leaders talk affordability in B.C., Ontario

Canada's political parties want to address the current cost of living crisis

By Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press |August 25, 2021

3 min read