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Air Canada Flight Attendants Vote to Strike

Air Canada flight attendants could strike as early as August 16, impacting over 10,000 workers after contract negotiations with the airline failed; the Canadian government also announced a $1.2 billion support package for the softwood lumber industry, and Shopify reclaimed its position as Canada's m...

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Canadian Earnings Reports Reflect Economic Headwinds

Canadian companies' second-quarter earnings reflect economic headwinds; Restaurant Brands missed profit targets due to inflation and decreased lower-income traffic, while Canadian Tire showed resilient consumer spending, BCE faced competitive pressures and a slowdown in immigration, and OpenText is ...

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US Aluminum Tariffs Cripple Canadian SMEs, Prompting Urgent Call for Government Aid

The US imposed aluminum tariffs on Canadian goods, significantly impacting 1,700+ Quebec SMEs employing almost 30,000 people, prompting AluQuébec to urge the Canadian government for immediate financial aid, including subsidies and forgivable loans, due to the inability of these SMEs to redirect prod...

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Canada's Economic Growth Slowdown Below 1.5 Percent

Canada's economic growth has slowed to below 1.5 percent year-over-year, ending a period of outperformance compared to the U.S., signaling potential economic slack and the need for policy adjustments.

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Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid US Trade Uncertainty

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.75 percent on Wednesday, citing uncertainty around US tariffs but noting Canada's better-than-expected resilience; three economic scenarios were presented, ranging from de-escalation to a recession, depending on trade negotiations.

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Canada's Best Recruiting Firms Adapt to Evolving Job Market

Forbes, in partnership with Statista, ranked Canada's top recruiting firms based on over 15,000 survey responses from HR managers, hiring managers, recruiters, and employees, revealing a shift toward meticulous candidate vetting and specialized firm strategies in response to economic uncertainty and...

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Canada Sheds 40,800 Jobs in July Amidst US Tariffs

Canada's economy lost 40,800 jobs in July, reversing June's gains and pushing the employment rate to a eight-month low of 60.7 percent; tariffs imposed by the US are cited as a key factor impacting manufacturing and construction.

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Tech Hiring Slowdown Leaves Recent Graduates Jobless

Following a pandemic-driven surge, the Canadian tech sector's hiring has dramatically slowed, leaving many recent computer science graduates like 35-year-old Steven Bubonja unemployed in their field despite extensive job applications, and prompting a significant decrease in university applications f...

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Insider Buying Boosts Canadian Junior Mining Stocks Amidst Market Correction

Insider buying in Canadian junior mining stocks increased in late July as the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index dropped 5.4 percent from its 52-week high, with prominent investors such as Eric Sprott acquiring significant stakes in companies like Blackrock Silver, White Gold, and Osisko Metals.

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Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady; Gen Z Prioritizes Retirement Savings

The Bank of Canada maintained its key interest rate at 2.75 percent for the third consecutive time, offering no relief to those facing mortgage renewals, while Gen Z prioritizes retirement savings over homeownership, and a Burlington property offers a unique, secluded living experience.

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Unchanged Interest Rate Exacerbates Canadian Mortgage Crisis

The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate unchanged at 2.75 percent on July 30, 2025, despite rising mortgage delinquency rates in Ontario (up 71.5 percent) and British Columbia (up 33 percent) as homeowners renew mortgages at higher rates; 60 percent of mortgages are due to renew in the next tw...

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Metro Vancouver Real Estate Market Faces Foreclosure Surge

Metro Vancouver's real estate market faces a crisis with a surge in foreclosures and abandoned presale contracts, impacting various property types, driven by overvalued properties and reliance on offshore buyers, potentially leading to more affordable housing but necessitating systemic changes.

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