Cost concerns aside, businesses remain optimistic
Latest StatCan survey finds inflation pressure is the top concern
- By: James Langton
- February 28, 2025 February 28, 2025
- 13:48
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Ottawa posts $21.7B deficit for April-to-December period
The result compared with a deficit of $23.6B for the same period a year earlier
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 28, 2025 February 28, 2025
- 11:52
Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2B deficit budget
The red ink is mainly driven by an expected drop in oil prices, looming U.S. tariffs and a promised tax break for Albertans: minister
- By: Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press
- February 28, 2025 February 28, 2025
- 10:37
Laurentian Bank reports $38.6M Q1 profit
The bank's profit amounted to 76 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Jan. 31
- By: The Canadian Press, with files from IE
- February 28, 2025 February 28, 2025
- 10:00
Tariff threats, uncertainty could weigh on consumers, drag down U.S. economy: report
U.S. consumers cut back sharply on spending in January
- By: Anne D’innocenzio and Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- February 28, 2025 February 28, 2025
- 09:25
Canada’s economy heated up heading into 2025 — now comes Trump
Real GDP rose 2.6% on an annualized basis in Q4: StatCan
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- February 28, 2025 February 28, 2025
- 09:09
SEC says ‘meme’ coins aren’t securities
Agency issues opinion indicating that crypto novelties don't fall under securities law
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 17:49
Industry applauds delay in SEC clearing rules
Move allows more time to deal with operational, regulatory issues
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 16:55
Big banks report earnings beats ahead of potential tariff tempest
Consumers and businesses hold off on big spending decisions ahead of expected U.S. tariffs
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 15:12
Global house prices continue slide: BIS
China leads global drop, Canada down too, defying rich country rise
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 12:35
Payrolls, job vacancies rose in December: StatCan
Total labour demand increased in 2024, vacancy rate rises too
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 12:12
Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute
U.S. President Trump has at times contradicted himself about his own tariff plans
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 12:00
CIBC posts $2.2B Q1 profit
Canadian commercial banking and wealth management business earned $591 million
- By: The Canadian Press, with files from IE
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 11:43
Canada, U.S. stock markets rebound on Friday
Precious metals action calms, while Dow Jones tops 50K
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 17:05
FSB flags repo market’s risk to global system
Report calls for action on data gaps, surveillance, leverage
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:49
U.S. effective tariff rate down on trade deals
Trade deficit remains unchanged amid shifting tariff policy, Fitch reports
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:27
Lawyer sanctioned in fake GIC scheme
Trust account used in fraud, misappropriation, Law Society finds
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:47
High court declines to hear Ponzi insurance case
Policy failed to cover hedge fund investment that turned out to be a fraud
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 12:49
Pair ran massive market manipulation scheme: SEC
Firm allegedly touted stocks on social media, while selling its holdings
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 15:24
CFA Society Toronto announces undergrad awards
The honours will be presented Feb. 12, at the association's Embrace the Challenge event
- By: IE Staff
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:43
Strategizing for clients with multiple retirement accounts
Start with flexibility, tax efficiency, simplicity
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 09:22
AI shaping performance in four insurance subsectors: report
Brokers, MGAs, software providers and TPAs set to evolve
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 08:00
Industry moves: François Trahan joins BMO as chief investment strategist
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- January 12, 2026 January 9, 2026
- 04:00
Industry moves: Richardson Wealth, CIBC Wood Gundy and CI Assante score veteran teams
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- October 3, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 17:39
Industry moves: John MacIntyre named chair of TD Bank
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- August 4, 2025 August 1, 2025
- 00:33
Product roundup: Interactive Brokers launches RRIF
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 13:35
New year, new records: Canada’s ETF industry starts 2026 off with a bang
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 11:57
Product roundup: Picton Investments to debut private equity fund
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 2, 2026 February 3, 2026
- 16:00