In today’s announcement, the Bank of Canada indicated that the pace of cuts is likely to slow, with lower interest rates taking some time to fully materialize in the economy.

Although inflation is decelerating, the modest gains in purchasing power are insufficient to offset the losses stemming from a sluggish economy and elevated debt levels. The Index of Consumer ...

Canada's merchandise exports were up 1.1 per cent in October mainly due to higher exports of metal and non-metallic mineral ...

Canada’s labour market continued to cool as employment struggled to keep with pace with robust labour force gains.

Now that inflation is falling and the Bank of Canada is well on its way in its cutting cycle, the economy is set to face fewer headwinds in 2025. The Bank of Canada followed up its initial rate cut in ...

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In 2024, Canada’s labour market continued to cool as employment struggled to keep with pace with robust labour force gains. The unemployment rate is on track to average 6.3 per cent in 2024, above the ...

Today's release of GDP estimates shows that growth in Canada's economy was sluggish in the third quarter compared to the ...

Canada’s healthcare systems are under exceptional stress. We must improve patient care and outcomes, cost transparency, and capacity to meet current needs and serve future generations. Value-based ...

The Canadian economy is inching toward a more stable and healthy growth path. Interest rates began their much-anticipated descent in June, and two additional 25-basis-point cuts have been announced ...

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With interest rates on their way down, how long will it take for lower borrowing costs and easing inflation to help local economies regain their footing? How much are easing interest rates helping to ...