News by subject: ECO

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Daniel Breton, CEO of Electric Mobility Canada will discuss about the Government of Canada's action to boost zero-emission vehicle production and adoption...

Has holiday spirit lost its sparkle? Not according to a recent Purolator survey, in which 64 percent of Canadians affirm that the holiday season remains their most cherished time of the year. Despite current economic pressures, 84 percent of...

The Economist has launched The World Ahead, an annual special year-end issue from The Economist that examines important themes, trends and events that will shape the coming year. The editor's top ten themes for 2024 and the accompanying articles are...

Resilience in supply chains remains vital but may prove too expensive for many firms, according to a new S&P Global Market Intelligence report released today. The newly published 2024 Supply Chain Outlook: Delivering resilience in adversity is part...

For US workers, options like hybrid/remote work and flextime are no longer rare luxuries or "nice to have" perks. According to a new survey from The Conference Board, a majority now consider workplace flexibility a basic element of competitive...

Wipfli LLP (Wipfli), a top 20 advisory and accounting firm, published a report today based on a survey of more than 330 directors and C-level executives within the manufacturing sector to better understand their biggest challenges, their outlook on...

Corporate boards have become significantly more diverse over the past five years, according to a new report from The Conference Board and ESGAUGE. The share of female directors in the S&P 500 increased from 23% in 2018 to 32% in 2023, while the...

Market activity tracking closely to 2022 levels There were 18,331 new pending sales in the Mid-Atlantic in October, just 3.2% lower than October 2022. The year-over-year difference is the smallest recorded in 2023.New listings were also noticeably...

Bayshore HealthCare (Bayshore) is thrilled to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Best Practice Spotlight Organization® (BPSO®) re-designation by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO)....

On November 14, the Honourable Minister Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth; and Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO of Canadian Women & Sport, will make an announcement regarding improving economic security and prosperity of women...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Supporting the development of Montréal's East End is important for the Government of Canada. This area of Montréal where stakeholders are collectively engaged has significant potential, and its...

Global economies have proved more resilient than first anticipated heading into 2023, particularly in the face of the U.S. banking liquidity crunch, but investors are still waiting to see how economies and markets digest a higher-for-longer interest...

Some of the biggest names in investment banking are facing billions in losses from loans that helped Elon Musk finance his takeover of Twitter one year ago. Since Musk's purchase and renaming to X, asset managers have slashed X's value from $44...

On November 14, the Honourable Minister Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth; and Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO of Canadian Women & Sport, will make an announcement regarding improving economic security and prosperity of women...

A safe and affordable place to call home is the foundation for building a life that people want and deserve. Having a reliable roof to live under brings stability and security, and it's an important part of creating a better future for all Canadians....

Fifteen percent of California households could afford to purchase the $843,600 median-priced home in the third quarter of 2023, down from 16 percent in second-quarter 2023 and down from 18 percent in third-quarter 2022.A minimum annual income of...

Western Copper and Gold Corporation ("Western" or the "Company") through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Casino Mining Corporation ("Casino") has submitted to the Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Board ("YESAB") Executive Committee a...

Today, Champlain College Online reported the results of a new survey exploring how perceptions of online higher education have changed over the last five years. More than 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18-55 were polled about their attitudes and opinions on...

As a key pillar of the Canadian aerospace sector, Airbus Canada  proudly presents a significant economic analysis conducted by PwC Canada, marking the fifth anniversary of the A220's integration into the Airbus Family. The limited partnership,...

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) recently released its "Emerging Trends in Real Estate" report for 2024, and San Antonio has made its first-time appearance on the Top 10 list for U.S. real estate markets to watch --...

Every day, 12 people die by suicide in Canada. Each life lost by suicide can have far-reaching effects, whether that's families grappling with the loss of a loved one or the ripple effects that are felt within their communities. Suicide is a serious...

The 13th edition of the EY Future Consumer Index (FCI), a global study surveying more than 22,000 consumers across 28 countries, including 1,500 in the US, signals that US consumers are focused on finding the best deals rather than prioritizing...

No matter the company, whichever the industry, one thing is more than likely. That they're currently facing a skills shortage. In fact, Canadian unemployment rates continue to rise, hitting 5.7 percent in October as businesses continue experiencing...

Every year, the President of the Treasury Board tables Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates documents to provide details on how taxpayer funds will be allocated to fulfill government priorities as well as outline any proposed new government...

Today, the Canadian Statistics Advisory Council (CSAC) presented its fourth report (Canadian Statistics Advisory Council 2023 Annual Report - The Way Forward: Addressing Challenges Facing the National Statistical System (statcan.gc.ca) on the state...

The following article was published today by China Daily. The Chinese path to modernization, which is different from that of the...

1CM Inc. (the "Company" or "1CM") wishes to provide the following corporate update with respect to its development and operations. The information below contains forward-looking statements and other information. Please see the section titled...

Bain proprietary mapping of the universe of unicorns reveals scarcity of $1 billion start-ups generating matching amounts in revenues and cash generationJust 15 companies, or under 0.7%, of 2,500 unicorns mapped have achieved these measures of...

PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) Persero Tbk. (IDX: BBRI)'s financial performance in Q3 2023 has ignited recommendations among analysts, who now advise 'buy' or 'hold' due to promising performance in the microsegment sector....

With the rising cost of living continuing to pinch household budgets, 74% of consumers say they intend to take advantage of deals during November sales events this...

Quebec Net Positive unveils today the second edition of the Businesses Transition Barometer, the most comprehensive survey on climate action by Quebec businesses, with the addition of a new Transition Index. To carry out this important study, Quebec...

TMX Group today announced its financing activity on Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange for October 2023. TSX welcomed 29 new issuers in October 2023, compared with 10 in the previous month and 10 in October 2022. The new listings were...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to San Francisco, United States of America, from November 15 to 17, 2023, and participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting. Canada's prosperity...

EF Education First (EF) today released the 2023 edition of its EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), the largest international survey of adult English skills.  The index, calculated from the test results of 2.2 million non-native English speakers in...

A new study by Overdraft Apps reveals that cash advance apps have become far more expensive to consumers over the past six months. The research shows the cost to borrow from the 17 most popular cash advance apps now averages $19.08, which is a...

In a significant leap forward for medical education, a unique randomized trial conducted by a team of esteemed researchers from the University of Toronto has revealed that PrecisionOS technology is as effective as traditional cadavers in teaching...

ZestyAI, the leading provider of climate and property risk analytics solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI), has ranked 169 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500tm, a list of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life...

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies saw their annual revenue growth rate fall to just 8.4% in September 2023 - down from 60% in Q1 2022 - according to a new...

RideCo, the most adopted cloud-based on-demand transit solution among the 10 largest cities in the United States, has been recognized as part of the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 50tm awards program for its rapid revenue growth, entrepreneurial...

Monsha'at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has participated in the 2023 edition of ComeUp Korea ? the global start-up conference ? underlining its commitment to advancing Saudi entrepreneurship and...

The Sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) is being held in Shanghai from November 5 till 10. For the first time, the Lin-gang area has taken up a new role as the exhibitor recruitment partner of the Intelligent Industry & Information...

With the recent announcement of an unchanged interest rate by the Federal Reserve coupled with a rate of inflation holding steady at 3.7%, economic stress continues to grip American households. Rising costs, a weak stock market, soaring home prices...

Monsha'at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has participated in the 2023 edition of ComeUp Korea ? the global start-up conference ? underlining its commitment to advancing Saudi entrepreneurship and...

The 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world's biggest import fair, kicked off in Shanghai on Sunday, with more than 3,400 global exhibitors gathering at the expo.In his letter sent to the event, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the...

EF Education First (EF) today released the 2023 edition of its EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), the largest international survey of adult English skills.  The index, calculated from the test results of 2.2 million non-native English speakers in...

Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) plans to build four small modular reactors (SMRs) are part of an enhanced provincial focus on nuclear energy that has spurred a Burlington-based company to expand and create jobs....

Finance Minister Eric Girard confirmed today, in the economic and financial update, additional investments totalling $4.3 billion over the next five years to provide better access to housing, combat homelessness, enhance food aid, support training in...

In 2023, 43 different ships spent over 450 days in port in the nine Saint Lawrence ports of call, representing a total of some 460 000 passenger-days, a figure just shy of the 2019 count of 489 000 passenger?days. Readers will recall that the 2022...

Economic activity in the hospital subsector grew in October for the second consecutive month after contracting twice in the previous four months, with 35 consecutive months of growth prior to that, say the nation's hospital supply executives in the...

Twelve charities working in the health, environment, education or social services fields that have presented promising educational projects have been selected by the jury for iA Financial Group's 7th edition of its Canada-wide philanthropic contest....