Stuck in a Holding Pattern? Travel Markets Outlook
For an industry that’s desperately seeking a return to normal, the year ahead will remain atypical. Canada’s tourism operators continue to face off against the incomplete recovery of international visitors and a domestic market that is financially constrained.
Human Resources Metrics Benchmarking
Make informed decisions when building and revising your human resources programs by benchmarking your HR metrics against other Canadian organizations. Stay up-to-date on current HR trends and see how you can adapt to ensure that you remain competitive in today’s labour market.
Disability Employment Awareness Month
People with disabilities have higher rates of unemployment and underemployment than non-disabled people. Even more concerning, many jobs done by people with disabilities will likely be automated over the next two decades.
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Real GDP Rises in July, but Third Quarter Still Expected to be Weak
Canadian Economics September 27, 2024
Today’s release of GDP estimates indicates that Canada’s economy manages to attain growth despite the negative impact from wildfires. However, the overall picture is far from rosy. The Canadian economy showed no growth in June, and advanced estimates reveal that real GDP was unchanged for August.
Quick take • 3-min read
Viktor Cicman
Canadian Consumers are Regaining Confidence
Canadian Economics September 25, 2024
The September survey results indicate that Canadians are less stressed regarding their present financial situation. The latest key interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada are boosting the households’ confidence regarding their current finances, although there are still some consumers that continue to worry about their future financial situation.
August CPI Growth Decelerated to Slowest Pace since February 2021
Canadian Economics September 17, 2024
The growth of Canada’s CPI reached 2.0 per cent year-over-year in August, hitting the Bank of Canada’s target. The milestone highlights the progress made in bringing the pace of price growth down after it peaked at 8.1 per cent (y/y) in June 2022. Lower gasoline prices were the primary driver of the deceleration in August.
Quick take • 2-min read
Kiefer Van Mulligen
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