Green corners of the economy are growing fast: StatsCan
Cleantech and environmental sector growing at double the pace of the overall economy
- By: James Langton
- December 18, 2020 December 18, 2020
- 12:38
Cleantech and environmental sector growing at double the pace of the overall economy
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Artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in banks' tech strategies
But the willingness to take a vaccine varies widely by province
BoC is on track to own about 40% of the Government of Canada bond market by early 2021
Immigration turned negative, leaving Canada with zero growth in Q3
A growing number of investors are trying their hand at day trading
Central bank expects to keep short-term benchmark interest rate near zero through at least 2023
The sales slump is widespread amid pandemic restrictions and supply chain troubles
The wholesale sector is in better shape now than before Covid-19 hit
Hamilton and Moncton are "highly" vulnerable
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Progress on diversity is slow at Canada's most prominent companies
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Policymakers should consider making it simpler to adjust CPP as needed
Vaccines and a savings glut could trigger a consumer rebound
Protectionist policies and attitudes toward U.S. President Donald Trump helped Canada land global talent
Canada's real estate market is on pace for an annual sales record
A combination of vaccines and ongoing fiscal support will power provincial rebound
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