Latest news in Industry News

CRA unveils wage subsidy calculator

The online tool gives employers details about subsidy claims

By: IE Staff
April 21, 2020 April 21, 2020
14:38

A gavel rests on its sounding block with a several law books and a justice scale out of fucus in the background. A cool blue cast dominates the scene. (A gavel rests on its sounding block with a several law books and a justice scale out of fucus in t

Court denies rep’s wrongful dismissal claim

A B.C. court has ruled that a firm was justified in terminating the rep after he forged a client's signature

By: James Langton
April 21, 2020 April 21, 2020
14:18

Covid-19 cripples demand for oil

Negative prices highlight the challenges oil faces

By: Michelle Schriver
April 21, 2020 April 21, 2020
13:29

CI Financial acquires strategic interest in Cabana Group

The transaction is part of CI’s plan to grow its presence in the U.S. RIA market

By: Maddie Johnson
April 21, 2020 April 21, 2020
12:01

B.C. court grants AGM extensions

Companies given to the end of 2020 to hold AGMs that were due by June

By: James Langton
April 21, 2020 April 21, 2020
11:35

Business partnership meeting. Picture businessmans handshake. Successful businessmen handshaking after good deal. Horizontal, blurred (Business partnership meeting. Picture businessmans handshake. Successful businessmen handshaking after good deal. Ho

Morningstar buys out Sustainalytics

Deal values ESG firm at €170 million

By: James Langton, Maddie Johnson
April 21, 2020 April 21, 2020
11:14

‘Working from home’ tech stocks soar during Covid-19

Can these companies continue to grow when the pandemic passes?

By: Greg Dalgetty
April 20, 2020 April 20, 2020
16:20

Human fallout the biggest challenge for industry firms: IIAC

Operations are coping well but human effects pose a bigger obstacle

By: James Langton
April 20, 2020 April 20, 2020
13:11

Feds should offer RDSP relief during pandemic, advisor says

The government is already lowering minimum withdrawal rates for RRIFs

By: Rudy Mezzetta
April 20, 2020 April 20, 2020
12:30

Feds tighten rules for foreign investment and takeovers

The measures will provide added scrutiny until the economy recovers

By: The Canadian Press
April 20, 2020 April 20, 2020
11:23

Protection people health and insurance concept. Hand shield protect wooden human on table

Canada Protection Plan introduces critical illness products, streamlined applications

A new online feature has shortened the application process for some products to 15 minutes

By: Michelle Schriver
April 20, 2020 April 20, 2020
11:16

9583974 – health-insurance claim form and medical bills alternate text for this image

Insurance companies cut group plan premiums

Canada Life, Sun Life and Manulife announce reductions

By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020
15:16

Liberals pledge financial aid to sectors hit hard by pandemic

Oil and gas, and startups are among those to get help

By: The Canadian Press
April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020
14:21

School exam student's taking educational admission test in class, thinking hard, writing answer in university classroom, education and world literacy day concept (School exam student's taking educational admission test in class, thinking hard, writing

FP Canada announces measures for those seeking CFP certification

The measures offer flexibility while in-person exams are suspended

By: Maddie Johnson
April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020
13:58

Federal wage subsidy payments to flow first week of May

Online applications will open April 27

By: Jordan Press
April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020
10:20

Provinces allow legal documents to be signed virtually

Rule change comes in response to Covid-19

By: IE Staff
April 16, 2020 March 19, 2021
16:20

Nominations open for two FP Canada awards

The deadline for nominations is June 10

By: IE Staff
April 16, 2020 April 16, 2020
12:27

Ottawa expanding loan program for small businesses hit by Covid-19

The government is also working on a rent-relief program for businesses

By: The Canadian Press
April 16, 2020 April 16, 2020
12:14

Private placement platform debuts new features

DealSquare 2.0 promises “full digitization” of the private placement process

By: IE Staff
April 16, 2020 April 16, 2020
10:59

Frustrated man calculating bills and tax expenses

Record 22 million seek U.S. jobless aid since virus outbreak

Another 5.2 million Americans sought unemployment benefits last week

By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
April 16, 2020 April 16, 2020
10:38

Liberals ease access to emergency benefit, plan to top up wages

Those making up to $1,000 a month will be able to qualify for CERB

By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
April 15, 2020 April 15, 2020
15:31

Man and woman sitting in cafeteria discussing finance for the month. Stressed couple looking at bills sitting in restaurant wearing uniform apron. Cafe staff sitting together looking at expenses and bills. (Man and woman sitting in cafeteria discussi

Feds, provinces urged to help small businesses cover rent

Rent relief would reduce the demand for CEBA and increase the effectiveness of the wage subsidy, CIBC says

By: IE Staff
April 15, 2020 April 15, 2020
14:37

Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold at 0.25%

The central bank says the current rate is as low as it can go to combat Covid-19

By: The Canadian Press
April 15, 2020 April 15, 2020
11:52

Commerce locks up and U.S. retail sales plunge an unprecedented 8.7%

The deterioration of sales outpaced the decline that took place during the depths of the Great Recession

By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, Anne D’Innocenzio, The Associated Press
April 15, 2020 April 15, 2020
11:25