Economy

Border fixes needed to help businesses

After two years of disappointing progress, businesses are still waiting for the better border trade rules promised by Canada and U.S. policymakers, says John Manley, president and CEO of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE).

By Staff |November 15, 2013

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Raise minimum wage to $14, say students

Ontario student unions are joining anti-poverty, labour and community organizations in calling on the provincial government to increase the minimum wage to $14 per hour.

By Staff |November 15, 2013

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Gold prices to sparkle again soon

Gold prices are bottoming out as miners go through the painful restructuring needed to jump-start commodity prices, say analysts.

By Jessica Bruno |November 15, 2013

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Yellen defends Fed’s stimulus policies

Janet Yellen has defended the Federal Reserve’s stimulus program.

By Staff |November 14, 2013

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