Consumer protection and individual responsibility a core focus of the recommendations
One in 10 Airbnbs in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver are unlicensed, report found
Canadians are more concerned with meeting current needs than saving for the future, according to industry surveys
Respondents concerned about greenwashing, biodiversity and green investment classification in Canada
Some advisors reported challenges when MGAs were intermediaries and required to coordinate with large insurers
Government data shows financial sector is also falling short on gender and Indigenous pay gaps
The bank is calling for stronger growth in Canada and the U.S. this year
Wage growth is still too hot, but will moderate as employment slows
Challenges include product availability, proper portfolio construction
Chief executives realistic about AI risks and the need to retrain workers, PwC survey finds