Industry

Canada’s best managed companies are…

A number of Canadian companies are being recognized for outstanding business performance and innovative management through Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies program. Growth was at the top of the agenda in 2012. Companies made strategic investments in their companies, platforms, systems and staff, and in turn, revenue and income grew. Best Managed winners’ revenue grew by […]

By Staff |February 26, 2013

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Toronto a tale of two condo markets

The Greater Toronto Area is a tale of two markets: high-rise condos, which are increasing in demand; and low-rise buildings, which are lacking in product and choice, says the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD). Read: Condo buyers can’t afford fees: TD In the high-rise market, new homebuyers are still finding quality, affordable homes […]

By Staff |February 26, 2013

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Canada can gain access to new energy markets

Canada is well positioned to develop a strong Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) market that will create jobs, and an export-focused competitive energy industry. “Progress is being made on essential regulatory issues,” says Jim Prentice, senior executive vice president and vice chairman of CIBC. “Pipeline routes in from the gas fields are taking shape. Competition is […]

By Staff |February 26, 2013

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Force Canadians to save: AGF CEO

Canada’s debt-to-disposable income ratio is the worst among OECD countries. And our “year-round Boxing Day sale” on debt doesn’t help matters, Blake Goldring, chairman and CEO, AGF Management Ltd., told the Economic Club of Canada last week. Problem is, more spending means low investment. “When Canadians become successful savers, they are far more likely to […]

By Vikram Barhat |February 26, 2013

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