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Taxes 2024: These are some of the benefits parents may be missing
Experts say there are several benefits and credits parents need to be aware of ahead of the April 30 tax deadline.
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Metro CEO says Canadian industry 'very competitive' as Ottawa eyes foreign grocers
According to a report, Ottawa is weighing a list of dozen foreign grocery companies to lure to the country, including Germany's Aldi and Lidl.
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Analyst upgrades BCE to 'outperformer' amid telecom sector stock rout
The upgrade comes after BCE's stock plummeted to its lowest intraday level in more than 10 years earlier this month.
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Tim Hortons isn't the first Canadian fast food giant to try pizza. Here are the stakes
Experts say Tim Hortons' desire to grow its market share later in the day isn't a surprise, but the chain's path to success may not be an easy one.
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Capital gains tax 'last thing the Canadian economy needs,' say business groups
"Such measures would deter investment at a time when we are striving to boost competitiveness and innovation within the industry and across the economy."
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Canada's inflation rate ticks up to 2.9% in March amid higher gas prices, boosting June rate-cut bets
"The inflation data for March should give monetary policymakers confidence that the progress made in taming consumer price pressures is sustainable."
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‘Critical tipping point’: Home price forecast rises amid strong start to 2024, says Royal LePage
"Just about every region from coast to coast remains chronically short of housing supply.”
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June rate cut 'within the realm of possibilities,' says Macklem, as Bank of Canada holds rate at 5%
The central bank noted that while CPI and core inflation have eased, it is looking for evidence that momentum is sustained.
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Housing crisis to reach 'even more alarming levels' if more isn't done: RBC
"Solving Canada's housing crisis is a massive undertaking," RBC assistant chief economist Robert Hogue wrote in the report released on Monday.
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Canada's unemployment rate jumps to 6.1%, raising bets for June rate cut
Canada’s labour market lost 2,200 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate increased to 6.1 per cent, according to Statistics Canada.
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Canadians cutting back on restaurant spending, turning to takeout, amid high cost of living
The shift comes as restaurant prices in Canada rose 5.1 per cent year-over-year, according to Statistics Canada.
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Canada real estate: Affordability falls as income needed to buy a home increases
"The increase in home values was enough such that affordability decreased in 11 of 13 cities despite the drop in rates," says Ratehub.ca.
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Canada real estate: Cottage market expected to bounce back in 2024, says Royal LePage
The median price of a single-family home in Canada's recreational market is set to rise 5% to $678,930 this year.
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June rate-cut bets rise as Canada's inflation cools more than expected
Statistics Canada says contributors to the deceleration included an easing of grocery prices, and the cost of cellular services and internet access services.
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Taxes 2024: Work from home? Here's how to file your expenses this year
The process is "more onerous" this year, says a tax expert, thanks to changes from the CRA.
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Canada real estate: Which markets have the largest share of $1 million listings
Delta, B.C. had the highest percentage of listings over the million dollar mark, according to Point2homes.com.
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Labour market gains 41K jobs in Canada, supports Bank of Canada holding rates for longer
Statistics Canada said February's increase in the labour market was driven by a rise in full-time work.
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'It's still too early': Bank of Canada holds benchmark rate, reiterates risk to inflation outlook
The decision marks the fifth time that the central bank has held its key rate at 5 per cent.
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Two-thirds of small businesses feeling optimistic about 2024 despite uncertainty: Maru survey
Just 8% of small businesses are feeling pessimistic about this year, according to the poll.
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Women make up 36% of board directors in Canada, on pace to reach parity before 2030: CIBC
The figure is an improvement from a decade ago when women made up less than 10% of Canadian boards.