Productivity rose, for a change: StatCan
First gain in years may be short lived amid rising trade tensions
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2025 March 5, 2025
- 12:41
First gain in years may be short lived amid rising trade tensions
Affordability concerns, economic uncertainty holding buyers back
A draft budget also indicated defence spending would rise 7.2% this year to US$245 billion, second only to the U.S.
Canada focuses on outreach to Americans as Joly says it's not clear what Trump wants
Province projects 45,000 lost jobs by 2029
Diversity considerations in executive pay, board elections expected to decline
More than four in five Canadians support retaliatory tariffs, but they're unwilling to sacrifice investment returns
Affordable child care has helped, but career choice, progress stunting growth
Ex-Credit Suisse bankers pleaded guilty in corruption scheme back in 2019
Appointment comes as U.S. officials depart Treasury, FDIC
Plus, a slew of fund launches and changes
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Ottawa will slap tariffs on more than $100 billion of U.S. goods
'Hot print' from Micron Technologies boosted enthusiasm for tech stocks, says portfolio manager
Central bank sees slowdown in wage gains from collective agreements
Rise in benchmark short-term rate to 0.75% is aimed at curbing inflation
Accountant allegedly found assets used to lure investors to schemes
OSC forgoes monetary sanctions, amid bankruptcy, ongoing litigation
Execs that previously pleaded guilty in fraud case accept regulatory sanctions
Plus, Raymond James gains Richardson advisor, and promotions at BMO, CI GAM, Wellington-Altus and more
Provincial regulator can halt trading when misinformation circulates
QAFP exam has one more sitting before title protection transition ends
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
Plus, moves at BMO Private Wealth, Fiera Capital and CIBC GAM
Mutual fund, ETF AUM rose for the seventh consecutive month
Plus, other product launches and news, including more ESG fund terminations
More than 300 new products landed in 2025 — a new record