Economic Indicators

Business owner optimism drops

Canadian business owners' confidence in the state of the economy and their business prospects dropped slightly compared to the latter half of 2013, but it’s still up from a year ago, finds the semi-annual BMO Small Business Confidence Report.

By Staff |April 10, 2014

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More young clients will buy homes

Many young investors say real estate is a good investment.

By Staff |April 10, 2014

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Pension deficit adds $120B to national debt

Ottawa's unfunded liabilities for employee pension plans rose to $272 billion in 2013, far larger than reported, according to a C.D. Howe Institute study.

By Staff |April 9, 2014

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Greater Toronto Area to offer 230,000 new jobs by 2017

Factory and transportation/warehousing activity will benefit from stronger trade flows, the service sector will remain sturdy, and public infrastructure spending will provide an added boost, says BMO.

By Staff |April 8, 2014

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