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Bank of Canada rate decision too close to call after soft March inflation report

Bank of Canada rate decision too close to call after soft March inflation report

OTTAWA — A surprise slowdown in inflation last month has turned the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision on Wednesday into a coin toss, with some economists leaning toward a hold and others saying a cut is warranted.
Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States

Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States

The warning is particularly targeted to academics who identify as transgender or "whose research could be seen as being at odds with the position of the current U.S. administration."
Tariff uncertainty foils 'slam dunk rebound year' for national home sales: CREA

Tariff uncertainty foils 'slam dunk rebound year' for national home sales: CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association downgraded its forecast for home sales this year, while it also reported Tuesday the number of homes that changed hands across the country in March fell 9.3 per cent compared with a year ago.
Vancouver and Toronto stall national home-price growth in March, says index

Vancouver and Toronto stall national home-price growth in March, says index

Canada’s housing market shows a clear preference in March as single-family homes gain 5%, according to RPS-Wahi index
Rob Shaw: Rustad wants a pay bump for MLAs. Does he have a point?

Rob Shaw: Rustad wants a pay bump for MLAs. Does he have a point?

Politicians face a third pay freeze, even as staffers see major increases. Are we asking public servants to do too much for too little?
Pivoting away from the U.S. economy could be unrealistic for Canada

Pivoting away from the U.S. economy could be unrealistic for Canada

The deep integration and proximity of the Canada-U.S. economies could make negotiations inevitable, one expert argues
Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 0.2 per cent to $72.9B in February

Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 0.2 per cent to $72.9B in February

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says total manufacturing sales rose to their highest level since September 2023 as they climbed 0.2 per cent to $72.9 billion in February.
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts slowed in March

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts slowed in March

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in March slowed compared with February.
Mario Canseco: Carney overtakes Poilievre as most trusted on the economy, says poll

Mario Canseco: Carney overtakes Poilievre as most trusted on the economy, says poll

Research Co. survey reveals Canadians are placing more trust in the new Liberal leader to manage the country's finances
Les Leyne: Minister says U.S. customers 'fearful' of protesting duties

Les Leyne: Minister says U.S. customers 'fearful' of protesting duties

U.S. organizations and businesses that will have to deal with increased lumber prices when higher duties hit seem reluctant to speak up, fearing retribution from the Trump administration