An initial list of C$150 billion worth of US-manufactured goods has been drafted, intended for retaliatory action should President-elect Donald Trump impose tariffs on Canadian imports. While this list is preliminary, it signals Canada’s readiness to respond in kind. This reflects the approach taken during the 2018 steel and aluminium…

With five rate cuts bringing the overnight rate down from five per cent to 3.25 per cent, 2024 was a monumental year for the Bank of Canada (BoC). The BoC’s announcement of its final cut of the year, 50 basis points on December 12, was accompanied by language forecasting a…

In the words of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, the initiative hopes to improve fairness in the country’s tax system and earmark requirements for several top government initiatives such as housing and economic growth. The amendment will raise the capital gains inclusion rate from 50 per cent to 67 per cent…

According to Statistics Canada, the slowdown in price growth is mostly driven by lower mortgage interest costs and cheaper travel tours. Inflation largely came down across the board. The price increase of groceries slowed to 2.6 per cent compared to the same time a year ago. But those costs are…

With a 50-basis point reduction bringing the key policy rate to 3.25 per cent, this marks the fifth consecutive rate cut since June. Experts anticipate the move will drive increased market activity, particularly during the typically quiet winter months. The reductions in borrowing costs have sparked renewed interest among homebuyers.…

In November, the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB) recorded the highest small business confidence rating in two years. The CFIB report showed a four-point upward movement from its long-held index, almost reaching the historical standard. However, the brightened optimism might come with some stormy challenges in the future. Unfortunately,…

This increase is mostly due to the following reasons: Falling Gasoline Prices Gasoline prices fell sharply in September, contributing to a fall in the consumer price index (CPI). Prices fell again in October, increasing upward pressure on inflation. When you remove gasoline from the equation, the inflation rate has remained…

In the survey, which has been conducted since 1990, a record proportion of Canadians are feeling financially worse off than their parent’s generation, though this sentiment is most noticeably growing among younger adults. The survey measures social mobility with two critical questions: Are Canadians better off materially than their parents…

Nearly two-thirds of respondents expressed concern about running out of money during their retirement years, reflecting a growing anxiety about the rising cost of living. The online survey, which included 4,000 Canadians living outside Quebec, revealed that 61 per cent of participants fear depleting their savings. This apprehension is particularly…

This cut comes as the central bank aims to stimulate a slowing economy. Previous reductions had been more modest, typically at a quarter-point. Governor Tiff Macklem highlighted a “clear consensus” among policymakers regarding the necessity of this larger cut. He noted that recent economic data supported a more aggressive approach,…