Firms' sales growth expectations for the next 12 months have improved modestly from a weak level in the July edition of the quarterly poll
Canada continues to face stiff competition from other countries
4% will probably turn out to be a pretty good return, BoC governor says
Canada’s finance minister also spoke of CPP expansion plans during his event
Businesses outside affected commodity industries and in the service sectors are more optimistic about the coming year
Dominic Barton has taken the role as chairman of Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s council of economic advisors
A separate Statistics Canada report indicates that retail sales are sturdy and contributing to an improving economy
The agency says it will review all foreign electronic fund transfers over $10,000 involving the Isle of Man
By 2020 the commodity sector may only account for only 40% of exports, down from 50% in 2014
The provinces and territories are scheduled to reconvene in June to continue talks on CPP reform