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Canadian banks look to newcomers as key source of client growth

Canadian banks look to newcomers as key source of client growth

Some banks forming partnerships with international ones to make transitioning to Canada easier
Taiwan-China tensions a reminder to tech: diversify chip manufacturers

Taiwan-China tensions a reminder to tech: diversify chip manufacturers

Chips power electronics ranging from iPhones to Lockheed-Martin fighter jets
Did the Bank of Canada print money to finance the feds? Central bank sets record straight

Did the Bank of Canada print money to finance the feds? Central bank sets record straight

Conservative leadership front-runner Pierre Poilievre has been a loud critic of the Bank of Canada
Economy grew by annual rate of 3.3% in second quarter, Statistics Canada says

Economy grew by annual rate of 3.3% in second quarter, Statistics Canada says

According to the federal agency, real GDP grew by 0.8 per cent in the second quarter
Canadian banks to report earnings amid rising interest rate environment

Canadian banks to report earnings amid rising interest rate environment

Analysts predicting growth in some areas, drop in others
Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales down 0.8% in June

Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales down 0.8% in June

Wood product sales fell 7.2 per cent in June, while aerospace product and parts dropped 16.8 per cent
Demand for grocery delivery cools as food costs rise

Demand for grocery delivery cools as food costs rise

More shoppers opting for curbside pickup or in-person purchases now
Air Canada denying passenger compensation claims for staff shortages, citing safety

Air Canada denying passenger compensation claims for staff shortages, citing safety

Airlines required to pay if reason for cancellation is within their control, but not if safety is at play
Canadians’ savings are slowly dripping away as deposit interest lags far behind inflation

Canadians’ savings are slowly dripping away as deposit interest lags far behind inflation

“They will lose money. The value of their savings is decreasing.”
‘I got this wrong:’ Shopify CEO announces plan to layoff 10 per cent of staff

‘I got this wrong:’ Shopify CEO announces plan to layoff 10 per cent of staff

Layoffs come as buyers revert to pre-pandemic shopping habits