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Canada's GDP shrank in April, with hefty decline in manufacturing
Canada experienced a slight contraction in economic output during April and May, driven primarily by reduced industrial production, according to preliminary figures released by Sta...
Read Full Article →How Canada emerged as the safest port in a storm of global trade
Canada's ability to maintain favorable tariff conditions amid escalating international trade tensions has helped stabilize its economic position compared to other key trading natio...
Read Full Article →Gen Z is facing the worst youth unemployment rate in decades. Here is how it's different
Economic challenges such as rising inflation, increased competition from a growing population, and trade tensions with the U.S. are contributing to significant employment difficult...
Read Full Article →RECAP | Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.75% amid 'unusual uncertainty'
The Bank of Canada maintained its interest rate at 2.75% due to economic unpredictability and fluctuating inflation, reflecting cautious monetary policy amid unclear financial cond...
Read Full Article →Canada's GDP grew by annualized rate of 2.2% in first quarter
The Canadian economy expanded at an annualized pace of 2.2% in the first quarter, surpassing forecasts and indicating stronger-than-anticipated economic performance.
Read Full Article →China beefs up economic safeguards ahead of U.S. trade talks in Switzerland
In preparation for upcoming discussions with the United States, China is implementing various economic measures to mitigate potential negative impacts and stabilize its financial e...
Read Full Article →Are U.S. ports ‘ghost towns’ thanks to Trump’s tariffs?
Recent analyses using satellite imagery and trade data investigate the claim that U.S. ports have become less active due to tariffs on Chinese goods imposed during Trump's administ...
Read Full Article →68,000 job losses possible in Ontario this year due to U.S. trade war: report
A recent report estimates that U.S. tariffs and Canada's retaliatory measures may lead to significant job losses in Ontario, potentially affecting over 137,000 positions by 2029.
Read Full Article →Canada's economy shrank 0.2% in February, but signs point to growth in March: StatsCan
Statistics Canada reports a 0.2% decline in Canada's economy for February, although initial indicators for March suggest the potential for moderate growth in gross domestic product...
Read Full Article →An energy superpower? Oilpatch skeptical of Carney's support for the sector
Despite promises to enhance the economy and energy sector, many industry stakeholders remain doubtful about the likelihood of substantial policy changes from the re-elected Liberal...
Read Full Article →Trump says he might lower tariffs on China. Unless the number comes way down, experts say it won't m...
President Trump suggested a potential reduction in tariffs on China; however, experts believe significant decreases to levels of 10 or 20 percent are necessary for meaningful econo...
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