Economic Indicators

Economic Indicators

Lower growth for 5 provinces: DBRS

Find out which regions are expected to see lower real GDP growth in 2017

By Staff |July 21, 2017

1 min read

Economic Indicators

5 issues to consider during NAFTA negotiations

U.S.-initiated negotiations to overhaul NAFTA are bound to be long and difficult

By Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press |July 21, 2017

5 min read

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Consumer spending gains annual 3.88% in Q2

Consumer spending rose at a faster annual pace in Q2, according to data provided by Moneris Solutions, indicating growing confidence in the Canadian economy. Moneris says spending in Canada rose by 3.88% in dollar volume during the quarter from the same period a year earlier. The firm reported more moderate annualized growth of 3.46% in […]

By Staff |July 20, 2017

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Feds to close loopholes for private corporations

But they agree to consult on intergenerational business transfers

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |July 18, 2017

2 min read

Royal LePage sees 9.5% national price gain this year

The aggregate price of a home in Canada increased 13.8% in Q2 from a year earlier, reaching $609,144, Royal LePage says in the latest release of its national house price composite data. The data, compiled from proprietary property information from 53 of the nation’s largest real estate markets, showed continued expansion in the largest metropolitan […]

By Staff |July 13, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Lower growth for 5 provinces: DBRS

5 issues to consider during NAFTA negotiations

Consumer spending gains annual 3.88% in Q2

Feds to close loopholes for private corporations

When Canada’s rebound will lose steam

Home sales drop, but effect of foreign buyers tax unclear

Why Canada’s recovery is still tenuous: IMF

Inflation to 2% within a year? It adds up, say economists

Royal LePage sees 9.5% national price gain this year

BoC sounds bullish as key rate hiked to 0.75%