Business leaders keen to adapt to technological advancements that are disrupting many industries
The unemployment rate remained at 5.8% as the economy posted a net loss of 1,100 jobs during the month
The pace of hiring has yet to be disrupted by dramatic global market swings, a recent pickup in inflation or the risk that the could provoke a trade war
The mining and oil and gas extraction sector gained 2.4% for the month
The rise came after two consecutive monthly declines
Canada is now a less competitive place to invest and do business compared to a year ago, senior executives say
Some companies see moderation ahead
Goods-producing industries fell 0.4% in January
Canadian factories had a rough start to the year
If the S&P 500 doesn’t fall by more than 20% by Aug. 21, this will be the longest bull market since the Second World War