Economy

Canadian business concerned about U.S. trade, tax plan

U.S. trade policy and the tax plan before Congress are paramount concerns for Canadian business leaders

By Staff |November 9, 2017

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RRSP, pension limits are outdated, report says

The federal government should raise the contribution limits for RRSPs and defined-contribution pension plans to reflect lower yields on investments and longer life spans, a report from Toronto-based think tank C.D. Howe Institute says. “People are living longer and — even more importantly — yields on investments suitable for retirement saving are very low. These […]

By Staff |November 7, 2017

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Commercial real estate in Toronto to heat up

Developers are making significant investments in the city — in specific locations

By Staff |November 7, 2017

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M&A deal volume up but value dips: report

There were 1,879 M&A deals across Canada in Q3 2017, according to PwC Canada’s first deals report. That’s up from 1,522 during the same period in 2016. The U.S. remained the largest outbound destination with deal volume growing 27% (from 245 to 310). Read: When to keep and let go of investments The overall M&A […]

By Staff |November 7, 2017

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