Economy

Engage older workers to boost the economy: report

Canada needs to reduce barriers to employing older workers as the aging population grows, a report from PwC says. Canada ranked 16 out of 34 OECD countries in PwC’s Golden Age Index, a weighted average of seven measures for workers aged 55-69, including employment rate, training and earnings. Canadians over 65 will make up nearly […]

By Staff |December 13, 2017

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Businesses have no plans for NAFTA fail: poll

Canadian business owners have their heads in the sand when it comes to NAFTA, finds a BDO Canada poll. Read: Small business sentiment improves in November Two-thirds (66%) of poll respondents admit to having no plan for a failed NAFTA renegotiation. Yet, 86% believe President Donald Trump will exit NAFTA or attempt to negotiate unfairly […]

By Staff |December 13, 2017

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Job vacancies reach new heights: CFIB

There's a labour shortage of approximately 361,700 jobs.

By Staff |December 12, 2017

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Canada to post strongest G7 performance this year: RBC

Forces driving the economy will change next year, says the bank

By Staff |December 12, 2017

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