Ontario’s Fall Fiscal Update Signals Election Readiness
The Ontario government’s Fall Economic and Fiscal Outlook unveiled better-than-anticipated finances for the province relative to Budget 2024. Projected revenues have grown more than expenditures, bringing the province closer to fiscal balance.
Skill Trends
As the first research series in Canada providing current information on skills in demand for the labour market in Canada, the Skill Trends series will provide quarterly reports, each highlighting a new skill or cluster. These reports will help post-secondary institution (PSI) leaders understand the changing labour market and guide strategic program development.
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Each year, the Conference Board’s Compensation Planning Outlook provides a trusted forecast for compensation and HR professionals across the country. This report gives the most up-to-date data, essential for any organization looking to secure the talent they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
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Economic Growth Remains Sluggish
Canadian Economics October 31, 2024
Today’s release of GDP estimates continue to highlight that Canada’s economy is moving towards a soft landing as interest rates continue to fall. The economy continues to grow, although only modestly, with the release suggesting GDP was up 1 per cent in the third quarter.
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Viktor Cicman
A Prevailing Sense of Optimism Permeates the Atmosphere
Canadian Economics October 28, 2024
Last Wednesday’s 50 basis cut by the Bank of Canada is expected to offer significant relief to businesses and households, especially for consumers with upcoming mortgage renewals. However, the lagged effect of monetary policy means that a recovery in business and consumer sentiment will not happen overnight.
Quick take • 2-min read
Loubna Zebiri
The Bank of Canada Trims Another 50 Basis Points From Its Policy Rate
Canadian Economics October 23, 2024
Inflation is coming down faster than expected. CPI growth in September slowed to 1.6 per cent year-over-year, down from 2.0 per cent in August. This level of growth has come much sooner than originally forecast by the Bank of Canada. In the Bank’s July monetary policy report (MPR) they had predicted that CPI growth would reach 2.0 per cent in the second half of next year.
Quick take • 2-min read
Walter Bolduc
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