The decrease followed a year-over-year increase of 2.4% in January
Outlook highly uncertain amid unprecedented efforts to contain Covid-19 outbreak
The TSX closed up 2.6% on Tuesday
CME Group chief argues against a shorter trading day
The group says investors need greater protections and oversight in private offerings
Requirements have been relaxed to enable firms to operate remotely
Canadian corporate bonds were popular among foreign investors in January
Government takes steps to accommodate the effects of public health measures on tax season
Special care will be given to branches in rural communities
The cut is the second in two weeks
Sectors most negatively affected were hospitality, arts and recreation, retail and personal services
Children born to high- and low-income parents were more likely to earn the same
The safeguards were added because of the tensions over Greenland
Prices remain volatile as the direction of the conflict keeps changing
Oil prices rose again on Thursday as a push for a ceasefire in the Middle East appeared to falter
Concerns about investor harm arise as trailers persist, despite 2012 ban
Court dismisses case, citing importance of timely dispute resolution
Conflict arose from allocation that generated revenue from "no fee" accounts
The province's finance minister has signalled Ontarians must plan for tougher times
Pre-budget submissions also float single insurance licensing system among provinces, fiduciary standard for advisors
Health coaches to support group benefits clients throughout cancer journey
Deputy governor posts to filled via an internal recruitment process
Interim PBO Jason Jacques' term expired at start of March
Plus, Wellington-Altus adds talent, OSFI's Gully headed for Basel Committee and more
It's the second firm in Canada to receive approval to offer futures and forecast contracts
Both also recorded positive net sales in February, SIMA reports
Plus, other launches, fund changes announced