Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press

Andy Blatchford is a reporter with The Canadian Press, a national news agency headquartered in Toronto and founded in 1917.

Alberta mulls withdrawing from CPP

Industry

Alberta mulls withdrawing from CPP

Kenney believes a “compelling case” can be made for leaving the plan

By Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press | November 7, 2019

4 min read

BoC stands out among international peers by holding rate

Economic Indicators

BoC stands out among international peers by holding rate

But the central bank warned the economy's resilience will be 'tested'

By Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press | October 30, 2019

3 min read

Low gas prices continue to weigh on inflation

Economic Indicators

Low gas prices continue to weigh on inflation

Inflation has hovered at 1.9% or above for the past seven months

By Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press | October 16, 2019

3 min read

Low prices at the pumps slowed inflation in August

Economic Indicators

Low prices at the pumps slowed inflation in August

Inflation hit 1.9%, falling just short of expectations

By Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press | September 18, 2019

2 min read

Federal government posts $14B deficit in 2018-19

Economic Indicators

Federal government posts $14B deficit in 2018-19

The annual financial numbers haven't shown a surplus since 2006-07

By Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press | September 17, 2019

2 min read

Bank of Canada holds rate as analysts eye possible October move

Economic Indicators

Bank of Canada holds rate as analysts eye possible October move

The central bank said the current level of policy stimulus remains "appropriate"

By Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press | September 4, 2019

3 min read

Analysts watching for shift in tone from BoC on Wednesday

Economic Indicators

Analysts watching for shift in tone from BoC on Wednesday

Governor Stephen Poloz is expected to hold the overnight interest rate at 1.75%

By Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press | September 3, 2019

3 min read

Annual inflation rate hits 2% in July

Economic Indicators

Annual inflation rate hits 2% in July

Prices increased in all eight major categories

By Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press | August 21, 2019

3 min read

Wage growth hits highest mark since 2009

Economic Indicators

Wage growth hits highest mark since 2009

But the Canadian economy shed jobs in July

By Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press | August 9, 2019

3 min read

Inflation hits BoC target of 2%

Economic Indicators

Inflation hits BoC target of 2%

Gas prices dropped 9.2% in June

By Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press | July 17, 2019

2 min read

BoC holds rate, lowers global growth forecast

Economic Indicators

BoC holds rate, lowers global growth forecast

Trade conflicts and geopolitical tensions contributing to slowdown, central bank says

By Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press | July 10, 2019

3 min read

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