Economy

These 3 provinces will lead in 2017

Here’s a hint: throughout the year, energy will be the biggest positive for Canada.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |March 28, 2017

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Will solution be found before hot housing tested?

Housing experts and economists are trying to determine why prices continue to creep up.

By Staff |March 28, 2017

3 min read

Federal budget, CPI support neutral rate outlook

Last week, the federal budget projected medium-term deficit increases, including a deficit of $28.5 billion for 2017-18, and a deficit of $18 billion still remaining by 2021. Read: Feds will keep asking for more to bolster middle class: Morneau The small measures of raising taxes on alcohol and cigarettes, removing the public transit tax credit […]

By Staff |March 27, 2017

2 min read

Strong GDP, employment data could buoy loonie

Last week, the Canadian dollar held steady versus the greenback. Will that continue?

By Staff |March 27, 2017

2 min read