Economy

IIAC urges Trudeau to spend less, spur SMEs

The Investment Industry Association of Canada is urging the Trudeau government cut back on spending help small businesses gain better access to to capital.

By Staff |August 25, 2016

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GDP is a terrible way to measure economic growth

Measuring the nation’s growth and progress by GDP is deeply flawed. But is there a better way?

By Chris Sorensen, Maclean's |August 24, 2016

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Why the loonie is still flying high despite economic clouds

Canada’s economic performance hasn’t been very good lately—but compared to the rest of the world we look like a safe harbour.

By Kevin Carmichael, Canadian Business |August 24, 2016

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Commodities down in July

Scotiabank’s Commodity Price Index posted its first monthly loss in July since February.

By Staff |August 23, 2016

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