Industry moves this week
Advisor moves to Raymond James, Manulife Wealth and ScotiaMcLeod, plus appointments at Centurion, CIRO, PSP and OSC
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Central banks’ interest rate increases carry great risk
Short-term interest rate tightening is likely to flatten the yield curve if not accompanied by expectations of higher future inflation
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- September 19, 2018 November 9, 2019
- 06:00
P.E.I.’s saving grace
Continued sluggishness in the U.S. and European economies
- By: Olivia Li
- February 6, 2012 October 28, 2019
- 12:43
N.B. outlook tied to U.S.
With forestry still listing and call centres suffering, N.B. continues to struggle
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- February 6, 2012 October 28, 2019
- 12:38
Two diverse economic tales
The Rock has seen substantial growth in the past few years, but it must now deal with a declining fisheries industry
- By: Gavin Will
- February 6, 2012 October 28, 2019
- 12:34
Public spending helps offset floods, debt
Manitoba is keeping its head above water despite a devastating flood and overburdened consumers
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- February 6, 2012 October 28, 2019
- 12:29
Looking toward a brighter future
Despite mill closures and high debt, forecasters are expecting better days for Nova Scotia
- By: donalee Moulton
- February 6, 2012 October 28, 2019
- 12:25
Mining fuels territories’ growth
Continued exploration for precious and base metals, as well as energy, will ensure that the North remains on a steady path
- By: Fiona Collie
- February 6, 2012 October 28, 2019
- 12:17
Solid but slower growth in Saskatchewan
Continued resources boom means that the Prairie province will remain among the top performers in 2012 and beyond
- By: Bruce Johnstone
- February 6, 2012 October 28, 2019
- 12:12
Slow U.S. demand hampers growth
Quebec is grappling with a slack economy but forecasters say that 2013 is looking much brighter
- By: Megan Harman
- February 6, 2012 October 28, 2019
- 12:07
Alberta continues to lead
After a tough 2009-10, during which the province was hit hard by the recession, Alberta is surging on rising global oil prices
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 6, 2012 October 28, 2019
- 12:00
B.C.’s economy faces headwinds
Although the level of exports to Asian economies has surpassed those to the U.S., the province still has many challenges
- By: Brian Lewis
- February 6, 2012 October 28, 2019
- 11:54
Caution ahead
Report on the Nation 2011
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- February 7, 2011 October 28, 2019
- 14:11
Slower growth?
With less government support, New Brunswick’s economy is expected to slow. But energy and technology may offset the decline
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- February 7, 2011 October 28, 2019
- 13:36
Steady as she goes
Thanks to a little help from the province, Nova Scotia’s IT and professional services sectors are growing at a healthy rate
- By: donalee Moulton
- February 7, 2011 October 28, 2019
- 13:36
Resources prices buoy the Far North
Diamonds, gold and base metals warm the North’s bright future, while rising government spending drives infrastructure
- By: Gavin Adamson
- February 7, 2011 October 28, 2019
- 13:36
P.E.I. weathers the storm
Construction and agrifood are main drivers, but a dip in “clean energy” projects could reduce capital spending
- By: Clare O’Hara
- February 7, 2011 October 28, 2019
- 13:36
Oil prices and new projects drive growth
Newfoundland and Labrador predicts strong increases in its GDP this year, although the province’s unemployment rate remains among the highest
- By: Gavin Will
- February 7, 2011 October 28, 2019
- 12:57
Ontario’s slow growth to continue
Although the manufacturing industry is regaining lost ground, mining has become a huge economic driver
- By: Jade Hemeon
- February 7, 2011 October 28, 2019
- 12:57
Growth set to moderate in Quebec
But two of La Belle Province’s biggest sectors — aerospace and natural resources — are finally seeing a much expected recovery
- By: Megan Harman
- February 7, 2011 October 28, 2019
- 12:57
Strong private sector to aid B.C.
With the Olympics over and housing and government spending set to slow, B.C.’s growth will be lower but still stable in 2011
- By: JoAnne Sommers
- February 7, 2011 October 28, 2019
- 12:57
Saskatchewan: Economic signals turn “green”
With commodities in demand, a rising population and foreign investment interest still strong, the province of wheat, potash and oil is poised for a prosperous…
- By: Bruce Johnstone
- February 7, 2011 October 28, 2019
- 12:57
Turning in a good performance
Brighter signs in the U.S., a rising population and better crops could boost Manitoba’s economy in 2011 and beyond
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- February 7, 2011 October 28, 2019
- 12:57
Alberta’s fortunes looking up
Alberta will continue to reap the rewards of higher oil prices in 2011, economists say, with the anticipated rebound in activity in the oilpatch having…
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 7, 2011 October 28, 2019
- 12:57
Books of business see slow, tepid growth
The pre-eminence of market conditions as a factor in the trajectory of advisors’ businesses is evident when looking at the channels (includes chart)
- By: James Langton
- August 27, 2010 October 28, 2019
- 14:12