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Defined contribution pensions struggling Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Defined contribution pensions struggling

The latest DC retirement index from Towers Watson shows a slight increase in monthly pension, from a low of 13.4% of monthly wages in November 2012 to just 15.2% as of September 1, 2013.

By Staff |September 11, 2013

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Education costs to keep ballooning Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Education costs to keep ballooning

The average cost of university for Canadian undergraduates will rise by almost 13% over the next four years, from $6,610 this fall to an estimated $7,437 in 2016-17, says a study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

By Staff |September 11, 2013

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Workers’ retirement savings falling short Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Workers’ retirement savings falling short

The majority of Canadians are nowhere near reaching their retirement goals, finds a survey by the Canadian Payroll Association released today.

By Staff |September 11, 2013

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Decline in exports dampened B.C.’s economy in 2012 Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Decline in exports dampened B.C.’s economy in 2012

British Columbia experienced a slowdown in economic expansion last year, from 2.6% in 2011 to 1.7%.

By Staff |September 10, 2013

2 min read

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