Economy

How the U.S. election will impact currencies

As the U.S. election campaign comes to a close, keep an eye on global currency markets.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |October 27, 2016

3 min read

Canadian healthcare comes up short

Universal healthcare is often touted as a perk of being Canadian. But for Canadian retirees — and for Canadian employees, for that matter — putting extra money aside for healthcare in another country might be a wise move. Although Canada spends more on healthcare than nearly all comparable countries, it ranks low in performance, finds […]

By Staff |October 27, 2016

1 min read

Workers in for another year of modest salary gains

Non-unionized employees can expect an average raise of 2.2% next year, though that changes depending on region and industry.

By Staff |October 26, 2016

2 min read

Cut trade barriers between provinces, says report

Provinces that are smaller than Ontario can't afford barriers in trucking, liquor sales and other sectors, says new report.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |October 25, 2016

2 min read