The Bank of Canada continues to maintain its dovish stance toward monetary policy, while the latest US jobs report could force the US Federal Reserve to defer what had been a widely expected September taper. Read More
Canadian Currents
As Canada’s economy regroups in 2013, the next two years promise a return to stronger growth, with the US economy leading the way. Read More
After Canada’s gross domestic product grew at a stronger-than-expected pace during the first quarter, the economy settled into a more sluggish trend in April. Read More
Canada’s economic recovery has largely been driven by domestic demand. Now it’s time for growth in exports to take over. Read More
Canada’s GDP grew at a higher-than-expected rate for February, and the January figure was revised higher. Still, economists expect the economy to decelerate in 2013, with a moderate rebound thereafter. Read More
Expectations-beating North American employment reports for February have given way to underwhelming jobs-front news in March. It’s still going to be a long recovery. Read More
The news on North American employment is good, the Middle Kingdom reiterated commitments to spend and grow, and the Canadian dollar is looking like a great value at these levels. Read More
This is much unlike the rush of the 2000s. But four companies that look a lot like the Canadian income trusts we knew and loved have debuted on the Toronto Stock Exchange since November 2010. Read More
A requirement that Canadian dividend payers certify eligibility of their payees for tax-treaty benefits was delayed for a year. It’s likely you haven’t been impacted in any significant way. Here’s what to do if you have been. Read More
Despite emerging headwinds, Canada’s banking system continues to prove itself among the strongest, soundest in the world. Read More