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U.S. consumer spending, incomes up in October

U.S. consumers increased their spending by a solid 0.3% in October

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |November 30, 2017

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Small business sentiment improves in November

Small business optimism improved in November, and for the second month in a row, led by increased confidence in Ontario, Alberta, P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador. The latest Business Barometer from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) showed a gain of two points, up to 59.3 out of 100. “After a summer of discontent, […]

By Staff |November 30, 2017

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Rental vacancies decline, CMHC report says

The decline reflects a recovery in rental demand in Canada's oil-producing provinces.

By Staff |November 28, 2017

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Canadians want to end provincial trade barriers: survey

89% think they should be allowed to bring any legally purchased product from one province to another.

By Staff |November 28, 2017

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