The Canadian Press

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Economic Indicators

Calgary home sales jump in April, driven by lower-priced houses

Calgary Real Estate Board says 2,881 units sold last month, with a benchmark price across all home types of $603,700

By The Canadian Press |May 1, 2024

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Regulation

TD takes US$450M provision related to anti-money laundering inquiry

Bank's chief executive acknowledged that the investigation has weighed on TD's share price

By The Canadian Press |May 1, 2024

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Economic Indicators

Majority of aspiring homeowners awaiting rate cuts

Plans are being delayed to 2025 and beyond, BMO survey says

By The Canadian Press |April 29, 2024

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Economic Indicators

Statistics Canada reports dip in retail sales

February result weighed down by slumping fuel sales

By The Canadian Press |April 24, 2024

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Policy

Equifax testing use of rent data for credit scores

Policy could be a double-edged sword for renters, advocates warn

By The Canadian Press |April 23, 2024

2 min read

Industry

AIMCo’s balanced fund falls short of benchmark in 2023

Returns affected by high inflation and interest rates, geopolitics, chief executive says

By The Canadian Press |April 22, 2024

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Tax News

Quebec raises amount of capital gains subject to tax

Move mirrors announcement from the federal budget tabled Tuesday

By The Canadian Press |April 19, 2024

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Market Insights

Virtual-only meetings erode shareholder democracy, group warns

Warning follows revised guidance from the CSA on virtual shareholder meetings

By The Canadian Press and Staff |April 18, 2024

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Economic Indicators

Housing starts down 7% in March: CMHC

Despite month-over-month decline in March, housing starts trending 'at a solid pace': economist

By The Canadian Press |April 16, 2024

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