Research shows family businesses contributed 6.9 million jobs to Canada's economy in 2017
The fund industry employs as many people as the country's gas stations, report says
But the research firm’s director of economics notes “reasons to be cautiously optimistic”
The concentration of financial services employment in Toronto ranks higher London and New York
Susan Black will succeed retiring Dan Muzyka
Banks will be focused on controlling costs in the year ahead to support their margins, new Conference Board report suggests
The Conference Board of Canada’s index of consumer confidence had the largest monthly increase in two years and sits at its highest level in more than seven years
Alexander was senior vice president and chief economist with TD and also served as an economist with CIBC, RBC and the C.D. Howe Institute
Weak oil prices to weigh on Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador
Any potential slip into a mild recession will be short-lived as the economy is expected to improve throughout the rest of the year, according to a new report