Indigenous Youth Entering the Labour Market
350,000 Indigenous youth are set to come of age by 2026, offering unique contributions as they enter the workforce. Discover the multifaceted impacts of Indigenous youth on the labour market as two distinguished experts delve into this topic.
Empowering Indigenous Youth in Care as They Transition to Adulthood
In 2019, new federal legislation, An Act respecting Métis First Nations, Inuit, and children, youth and families prioritized Indigenous jurisdiction over Indigenous children in care. The 2019 Act commits to reform child and family services for Indigenous children by focusing on prevention, early intervention, and protection. It also affirms Indigenous jurisdiction over cultural continuity, kin care, and decision-making about children in care.
Yet Another Challenging Quarter Lies Ahead for the Canadian Economy: GrowthNow
Canadians have shown resilience in the face of elevated prices and rising interest rates, but it appears that higher interest rates are beginning to make an impact—growth in household spending decelerated to 0.1 per cent in the second quarter of 2023.
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Consumer Confidence Falls to Its Second Lowest Point to Date
Canadian Economics September 26, 2023
Investment in Quebec is helping boost the province’s consumer confidence. In August, Ford Motor Co. and its South Korean partners, in collaboration with both provincial and federal governments, announced a significant commitment to Quebec by announcing the construction of a $1.2 billion EV battery material manufacturing facility.
Quick take • 2-min read
Walter Bolduc
Gasoline Reignites Year-over-Year Price Growth in August
Canadian Economics September 19, 2023
Over the last year, the gradual easing of gasoline prices has helped the pace of overall price growth fall back to earth. However, the price of gas has begun to pick up again. In August, gasoline was a net contributor to overall price growth and the same will likely be true in September.
Quick take • 3-min read
Kiefer Van Mulligen
Despite Port Strike, Manufacturing Sales Picked Up in July
Canadian Economics September 15, 2023
Real manufacturing sales popped up by 0.9 per cent in July despite labour action at Canada’s west coast ports and an ongoing economic slowdown. The month’s strong sales figures also came despite nature conspiring against industrial activity, with wildfires likely impacting production across many manufacturing subsectors.
Quick take • 2-min read
Kiefer Van Mulligen
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