economic growth
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SMEs say trade is key to economic growth: FedEx survey
But 48% of respondents say variations in fees and tariffs have been a major challenge.
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Bank of Canada holds interest rate, views oil slump as temporary soft patch
The bank is now projecting growth to be just 1.7 per cent in 2019.
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US economic growth upgraded to 3% rate in Q2
GDP grew at an annual rate of 3% in the April-June quarter, its best showing since a 3.2% gain in Q1 of 2015.
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Canadian dollar hits 80 cent US mark, continuing recent climb
Loonie hasn’t closed above 80 cents US since June 30, 2015.
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IMF says Canada will lead 2017 G7 economic growth
Monetary fund expects the Canadian economy to grow by 2.5% in 2017, up from an April projection of 1.9%.
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Reasons to be optimistic: opportunities despite the uncertainties
The US economy is performing well, the loonie is fairly low and emerging markets appear to be strong.
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Global economy to grow 3.5% this year: IMF
China’s resilience, rising commodity prices, and sturdy financial markets provide sunnier outlook.
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Canada hits economic pothole in February, posts surprise trade deficit
Economists had expected another surplus – about $500 million.
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Central bank poll senses modest investment pickup amid US unknowns
Findings suggest more Canadian firms surveyed are optimistic in areas such as sales growth.
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Liberals close to decision on how to spend $800M earmarked for innovation
Money will be used to to support “innovation networks and clusters” to help budding companies scale up significantly.
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China sets 2017 growth target of ‘6.5% or higher’
Report says the target is in line with efforts to overhaul industry.
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Wynne to chair Ontario-US economic committee
Group will focus on highlighting the province’s importance to the US as a trading partner.
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Ontario businesses are optimistic, but wary about provincial economic outlook
Chamber of Commer report says members are wary about a number of government initiatives and their impacts.
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Ontario growth still slowing, but experts see change coming
2016 census suggests the population growth rate for Ontario is down 1.1% from 2011.
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Canada must remain nimble as it braces for Trump
Proposed border adjustment tax on imports could force Canadian export to the US to drop by 9%.
