Economy

Biz owners push for national free trade deal

Most Canadian business owners say premiers need to focus on breaking down trade barriers between provinces.

By Staff |June 8, 2015

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Gov’t employees make more, retire sooner versus private sector

Government employees in Canada receive higher wages and likely more generous non-wage benefits than their private-sector counterparts, finds a study by the Fraser Institute.

By Staff |June 4, 2015

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Overnight rate to reach 1.75% in 2016, says RBC

Canada's economic performance should improve in the latter half of 2015, says RBC Economics.

By Staff |June 3, 2015

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CIBC cuts Canadian growth forecast

CIBC World Markets has cut its 2015 Canadian growth forecast to a paltry 1.4% as weak commodity prices and slowing emerging market economies have not provided the expected lift to a sluggish domestic economy.

By Staff |June 3, 2015

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