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MONEY LADY PODCAST: A parent's guide to property and prosperity
Ever thought about buying a home with your children but unsure where to start? Our latest episode dives deep into the complexities of joint home ownership. Learn whether setting up a corporation is necessary, how to protect your investment, and the ...
Interest in electric vehicles in Canada drops for second year: survey
Interest in electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada is waning, despite manufacturers introducing new models and price segments. According to an annual survey from AutoTrader , Canadians are wary of the limited range of EVs, insufficient charging ...
Young Canadians think retiring at 65 is an outdated concept
Canadians’ views on retirement are shifting dramatically as the cost of living rises and longer life expectancies become the norm, with the idea of retiring at age 65 being one of the early casualties. Seventy-four per cent of Canadians between ...
Canada aims to attract Honda and others with EV tax incentives
Canada’s electric-vehicle supply chain could sprout some new buds again soon if the incentives offered in the federal budget entice companies such as Honda Motor Co. Ltd. to build plants here. The Liberals are reportedly close to finalizing a ...
BDC employees paid over $250 million in bonuses since 2019: documents
OTTAWA — Canada’s small business investment bank handed out over $250 million in employee performance bonuses over the past five years. The information was contained within a response to an order paper question filed by Sen. Don Plett. It says the ...
BLAKE DOYLE: Federal budget presents economic degrowth strategies
We have just endured one of the most telegraphed budgets in memory. In an era of TikTok and depleted attention spans even budgets need to be pre-released to garner attention. Unfortunately, the assaults on business from provincial and federal ...
SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS: The Trudeau paradox of more spending and more hunger
There are numerous metrics to gauge a nation’s wealth, and one revealing measure is how much its citizens spend on food relative to their disposable income. The Trudeau government has expressed a commitment to aid the impoverished and disadvantaged.
MONEY LADY PODCAST: How to author a wealthier life
Lack of investment is a 'big part' of Canada's productivity slowdown — and it could get worse
A lack of innovation and investments in businesses are key reasons why Canada’s labour productivity growth rate has declined in the past two decades, according to a new Statistics Canada study, and business leaders say the capital gains tax hike in ...
Inflation likely rose in March, but not enough to change Bank of Canada's direction
Canadian inflation likely reaccelerated in March, but not by enough to throw the Bank of Canada off course, economists say. Markets are forecasting that inflation rose to three per cent last month, following a surprise slowdown to 2.8 per cent ...