20 h. ago BioTalent Canada Celebrates Six Years as a Certified Great Place to Work®

OTTAWA, Ontario — For the sixth consecutive year, BioTalent Canada has earned the distinction of being certified as a Great Place to Work®, reinforcing its commitment to building a thriving, diverse, and resilient workforce in Canada’s bio-economy. “Our culture is built around collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful workforce impact,” Henderson adds. […]

Culture

23 h. ago Another Bank of Canada interest rate cut is on the way and here's what could happen

Amid times of economic uncertainty — an upcoming federal election and tense relations with the U.S. — Canadians are waiting for the next Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate announcement.The central bank has made two 0.25 per cent cuts to its key interest rate so far this year, with the last one on March 12 bringing the rate to 2.75 per cent.That announcement came a week after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods, and Canada retaliated with counter-tariffs. The BoC claimed the Canadian economy entered the year in a "solid position," saying GDP showed robust growth, and inflation was finally close to the two per cent target.However, with economic aggression from the U.S., BoC officials predicted a slower pace of economic activity and increased inflationary pressures in Canada. The latter concern contributed to the decision to lower the policy rate by a quarter point.The last BoC update did not come with an extensive m...

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51 h. ago Adam Pankratz: Like it or not, Canada’s economy is tied to the U.S.

Despite Trump's grand performances, the U.S. will remain our number one ally and trading partner no matter what we do

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3 d. ago SNOBELEN: Canada needs leadership to rescue economy from Trump’s blender

I always wondered what would happen if you put the economy in a blender and turned it on high. Now, thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump, we know. Trump tossed international trade into a blender and flipped the switch. Global markets spun around as trillions of dollars spilled out. Froth formed around lost jobs and […]

Politics

3 d. ago Canada Tech CEOs Urge ‘Real Debate’ on Economy Ahead of Vote

Canadian technology leaders are calling for a “real debate” about the country’s economic future when party leaders discuss their views on stage next week.

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6 d. ago Matthew Lau: Poilievre’s deferred capital gains tax initiative worthy of attention

Lower taxes for capital gains reinvested in Canada should help revive an economy that has been in a Liberal-induced coma for 10 years

Economics

7 d. ago ‘Tough days ahead’: How Canada’s leaders reacted to Trump’s market chaos

Liberal Leader Mark Carney said Trump’s trade actions have 'significantly' raised the probability of a recession in the U.S., and of 'significant effects' on Canada's economy.

Politics

8 d. ago Canada’s energy industry faces ‘maelstrom’ of uncertain global economy

After a week of economic turmoil, Canada's energy industry – and the governments that rely on it for revenue – will be watching the markets closely in the coming days.

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1 week ago Bank of Canada expected to make deeper rate cuts amid stock rout, job losses

Traders put the odds at about a coin flip for another rate cut on April 16

Economics

1 week ago Bank of Canada April rate cut still in play as job market weakens, economists say

Tariff uncertainty to continue to weigh on economy and hiring

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1 week ago Canadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, biggest loss since 2022

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, the biggest loss since January 2022, while the unemployment rate ticked higher. The agency says the unemployment rate for March rose to 6.7 per cent compared with 6.6 per cent in February. The drop in jobs reverses some of the gains made by […]

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1 week ago Canada’s unemployment rate rises to 6.7% as economy loses 33,000 jobs

Largest decrease in employment since January 2022

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1 week ago Trump tariff fallout: Live updates on what Canadians need to know

Get live news and analysis on how Trump's tariffs affect Canada and the world

Economics

1 week ago Lorne Gunter: Carney can't deliver strong economy with anti oil and gas stance

So, Prime Minister Mark Carney won’t repeal the federal Liberals’ Impact Assessment Act (IAA) if they are re-elected. That means two things: Carney’s not serious about diversifying Canada’s economy and making Canada less dependent on the U.S. And Carney’s pledge “to build one strong Canadian economy” is bogus. His vision of a unified national economy […]

Events

1 week ago John Ivison: Canada’s small mercy from Trump today won’t lift the curse of tomorrow

The broad-based 'Liberation Day' exemption for Canada is good news but the crisis facing our economy remains dire

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1 week ago Jon Love: The housing crisis has a simple solution — and it doesn’t involve yet another government program

Cutting the taxes and regulation that stifle development would allow Canada's world-class developers to build quickly

Politics

1 week ago FINLAYSON: Energy sector will fuel Alberta economy and Canada’s exports for years to come

Most of Canada’s oil reserves are in Alberta, along with a majority of natural gas reserves. Alberta is the beating heart of the Canadian energy economy.

Economics

1 week ago LILLEY: In the battle for build Canada’s economy up, Poilievre wins

Both leaders spoke on Bill C-69, the pipeline bill. One will keep it, the other will repeal it to let Canada's economy flourish.

Events

1 week ago John Ruffolo: Removing interprovincial trade barriers is a mirage, not a solution

Chasing shiny objects while we need to dramatically shift how Canada governs its economy is a luxury we cannot afford

Economics

1 week ago Canada election comes as economic satisfaction is at record lows: polling

Tuesday's Gallup report showing years of declining attitudes toward the economy, housing and other issues is presented as a series of 'tests' for Canada's next prime minister.

Politics