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Better Workplace Conference 2025
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The 28th annual Better Workplace Conference will address emerging workplace challenges, such as polarization and technology-induced burnout, and will explore how to meet the diverse needs and requirements of today’s workforce.
Featured Insights
Unemployment Rate Rises as Job Seekers Left Out in the Cold
Canadian Economics December 6, 2024
In 2024, Canada’s labour market continued to cool as employment struggled to keep with pace with robust labour force gains. The unemployment rate is on track to average 6.3 per cent in 2024, above the averages of 5.3 and 5.4 per cent recorded in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
Quick take • 3-min read
Liam Daly
Trade Deficit Narrows to $924 Million in October
Canadian Economics December 5, 2024
Canada’s merchandise exports were up 1.1 per cent in October mainly due to higher exports of metal and non-metallic mineral products. Meanwhile, total imports rose 0.5 per cent on the back of increased imports of metal and non-metallic minerals, and energy products. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $924 million in October.
Quick take • 2-min read
David Ristovski
Economy Sees Modest Growth in Third Quarter, Propelled by Households and Government
Canadian Economics November 29, 2024
Today’s release of GDP estimates shows that growth in Canada’s economy was sluggish in the third quarter compared to the first half of the year. However, government spending on social programs and infrastructure helped stabilize the economy, along with robust population growth.
Quick take • 3-min read
Viktor Cicman
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