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Canadian economy

High marginal tax rates ‘choking’ economy amid trade war: IIAC

Tax cuts required for a more competitive Canada, say separate reports from the Investment Industry Association of Canada, C.D. Howe Institute

Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve keeps interest rate unchanged

Two rate cuts expected in 2025 as growth slows

Investment pool

Stark regional differences in how Canadians invest: RBC poll

Atlantic Canadians were conservative with their money, Quebecers were the most optimistic

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More than half of manufacturers say they can weather trade war of more than a year

Three-quarters of respondents said expanding their client base in Canada is key to their survival

Canadian provinces

Provinces that drop internal trade barriers could reap big benefits, even if they act alone

Provincial GDPs could grow between 1.9% and 6.4%

Energy costs

How 2 hedge fund award winners deliver returns

Expertise in small-cap trades, loans to software companies pays off for alts firms

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Deals: PSP hits the road and OPG issues $1 billion in green bonds

PSP Investments is joining CPP Investments and Ferrovial in the 407 ETR ownership group

  • By: IE Staff
  • March 14, 2025 March 14, 2025
  • 15:17
Canada U.S.

Canadian officials say meeting with U.S. commerce secretary was constructive

But they said they expected no immediate changes to punishing tariffs

Merger puzzle pieces

MNP acquires insurance advisory firm Sterling Park

Sterling co-founders join MNP as partners

technology innovation

Canadian bank launches videogame to teach kids money management skills

Kids learn about earning, spending, saving and borrowing

CIBC sign street level sign in front of banking centre

CIBC CEO Victor Dodig to retire this fall, to be succeeded by Harry Culham

Dodig was appointed president and CEO in 2014

Rule change

CIRO takes over registration for firms, mutual fund reps in Ontario

The change has positive implications for reps who get terminated for an enforcement investigation, Ellen Bessner says

CRA signage

Bare trust debacle began with burdensome legislation: Taypayers’ Ombudsperson

Report outlines CRA communication failures that resulted in wasted time, effort, from taxpayers

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Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan earned 9.7% in 2024

Net assets totalled $123 billion at year-end, up from $112.6 billion in 2023

Bitcoin cyptocurrency

Crypto-curious investors test a cautious industry

Advisory firms offer differing access to crypto ETFs and mutual funds

Various bonds rating from single C to AAA

Government of Canada issues new U.S.-dollar global bond

Launch provides source of funds to supplement and diversify Canada's liquid foreign reserves

  • By: IE Staff
  • March 11, 2025 March 11, 2025
  • 15:27
ESG investing

Three-quarters of this insurer’s employees use AI

Manulife's AI strategy is to 'innovate locally, scale globally'

parliament hill

Carney’s win kills Liberals’ much-delayed plan to change capital gains tax

The changes are still causing 'confusion' during this tax season: Golombek

Business lawyer team. Working together of lawyer in the meeting.

OSC alleges Emerge Canada breached duties to investors with self-dealing loans

Failed fund manager still owes $4.7-million receivable to funds

  • By: IE Staff
  • March 10, 2025 March 10, 2025
  • 17:07
RBC building

RBC cuts undisclosed number of staff amid ‘growth strategy’

A spokesman said the changes are not related to the bank's $13.5-billion acquisition of HSBC's Canadian operations

FP Canada grows CE biz, hikes accreditation fees for other providers

Certification body cites quality, while CE providers warn of less choice and educational gaps for financial planners

Industry moves this week

Robert Bard becomes head of Cardinal Point's wealth management operations in Montreal, following acquisition of Dorchester

CRA signage

CRA not renewing contracts of 450 term employees during tax season

CRA continues to 'assess its financial position,' committed to 'high-quality service': spokesperson

Bank consolidation

Scotiabank promises to disclose energy finance ratio in 2026

Move follows shareholder engagement by a coalition led by climate advocacy group

wage gap between men and women

Few women rise in ranks in Canadian real estate, financial institutions, corporations: report

At the same time, the gender gap has narrowed in boardrooms