Economic Indicators

Economic Indicators

Vancouver housing affordability worsens to record, again

"It got a lot worse this year," a senior economist with RBC tells Advisor.ca.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |August 30, 2016

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Economic Indicators

2016 Census generates best response since 1666

Canada's long-form Census captures data such as household income, housing patterns and employment information.

By Staff |August 29, 2016

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Economic Indicators

Yellen cautious, but says case for rate hike stronger

The U.S. economy is getting stronger, says Yellen, but there are still concerns around business investment, foreign demand and inflation.

August 26, 2016

4 min read

Economic Indicators

IIAC urges Trudeau to spend less, spur SMEs

The Investment Industry Association of Canada is urging the Trudeau government cut back on spending help small businesses gain better access to to capital.

By Staff |August 25, 2016

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Vancouver housing affordability worsens to record, again

2016 Census generates best response since 1666

Yellen cautious, but says case for rate hike stronger

IIAC urges Trudeau to spend less, spur SMEs

GDP is a terrible way to measure economic growth

Why the loonie is still flying high despite economic clouds

Commodities down in July

Fed vice-chair hints at 2016 rate hike

Where to look for growth

Here’s why Trudeau’s second year will be tough