There are signs that Canada’s economy is building momentum and the Bank of Canada could start raising interest rates on July 12
A rise in debt levels or wages, more favourable employment opportunities, or better health may be driving seniors to work, StatsCan reports
For every $1 of disposable income, Canadians owe about $1.67 in debt
Although the bulk of those new jobs were full-time, they were to self-employed positions, which tend to be more precarious
Despite the market gains, pension fund net income declined during Q3 as both revenue and expenditures dropped, StatsCan reports
But the total number of donors and the proportion of taxpayers claiming charitable donations declined slightly, the national statistics agency reports
Inflation rate remained at 1.1% in September
National Household Survey shows the richest 1% earn an average of $381,300
Plans saw their total market value rise to $1.2 trillion at end of Q1
Merchandise exports rose 5.1%