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Stuck in a Holding Pattern? Travel Markets Outlook
Canadian Economics October 3, 2024
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.
Online experience • 8-min read
The Economic Impact of Canada’s Investment Funds Industry
Canadian Economics September 24, 2024
Canada’s investment funds industry is the portion of our financial sector devoted to selling and managing mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The selling of these funds is part of wealth management and involves providing investment advice and services to Canadians, while the management and administration of these funds is categorized as asset management.
Issue briefing • 17-min read
Indigenous Youth in Finance
Indigenous & Northern Communities September 23, 2024
Indigenous youth are a rapidly growing force in the Canadian labour market, with a wave of 459,215 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis under the age of 14 soon to join the labour market. Tapping into this young cohort and helping them to choose careers in finance and management could be a win–win–win situation for the youth, organizations, and communities.
Issue briefing • 27-min read
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