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Oil rout hammers business confidence

Oil rout hammers business confidence

As we await official data to assess the oil rout’s damage on the economy, this week’s release of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) March business confidence survey suggests small to medium-sized businesses are already adapting to
Investing in fraud prevention can pay

Investing in fraud prevention can pay

It might be a crime, but that doesn’t mean fraud is always a matter for the police
Not just energy companies worried about low oil prices, says Bank of Canada

Not just energy companies worried about low oil prices, says Bank of Canada

Canadian companies are growing increasingly concerned about the slump in oil prices, and this isn’t restricted to...
Forgive debt to First Nations in treaty talks: Eyford report

Forgive debt to First Nations in treaty talks: Eyford report

Special adviser Doug Eyford recommends tying funding to progress at negotiations table.
Canadian-sized scandals, snapchats and Google woes

Canadian-sized scandals, snapchats and Google woes

More fuel on the senate scandal fire as the RCMP have filed new court documents seeking information about a number of expense claims Pamela Wallin made that may not have related to senate business.
Even February’s shrinking trade deficit doesn’t ‘bode well’ for GDP rebound

Even February’s shrinking trade deficit doesn’t ‘bode well’ for GDP rebound

Despite posting a lower than expected trade deficit in February, analysts caution the likelihood Canada’s GDP rebounding in the near-term remains unlikely.
Canaccord Genuity CEO Paul Reynolds dies following Hawaii triathlon

Canaccord Genuity CEO Paul Reynolds dies following Hawaii triathlon

The president and CEO of one of Canada’s largest financial services firms has died following complications related to a health incident while racing in a triathlon in Hawaii.
Victoria puts 90-day halt on applications for popular immigration program

Victoria puts 90-day halt on applications for popular immigration program

Immigrants looking to enter B.C.’s workforce through a popular program that fast-tracks people through the federal immigration process will have to wait 90 days before they can send in applications once again. B.C.
High-growth companies debate allure of Vancouver

High-growth companies debate allure of Vancouver

While a ‘quiet pride’ is spreading to some B.C. sectors, fast-rising companies say the recruitment process is becoming too burdensome to keep their headquarters in the province
GDP dips in January but beats analysts’ expectations

GDP dips in January but beats analysts’ expectations

Canadian real gross domestic product dipped 0.1% in January, according to Statistics Canada data released March 31