News by subject: ECO

Today's roundup of key events, announcements, and outcomes from the Canadian delegation at COP28: Minister's reflection for today "The end of my first day leaves me with the sense of pragmatic optimism. Developing countries have been calling for a...

Canadians across the country rely on marine shipping to deliver products in an affordable, safe, and efficient way.  By making sure that marine shipping is done in sustainably, we not only help grow a strong economy and get people the goods they...

Canadians need to have access to affordable goods when they want them and need them. The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of a strong supply chain. The Government of Canada is taking action so that our supply chains...

Medicom Group ("Medicom"), one of the world's leading providers of infection prevention and control solutions, is pleased to announce that construction of Canada's first medical-grade nitrile glove plant has reached a crucial milestone to proceed...

Amtrak continued its strong growth in Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) as the company resumed service on all routes and advanced major infrastructure projects that will support plans to double ridership by 2040. In FY23, more than 28 million customers rode...

ADM Aéroports de Montréal today announced an increase in the Airport Improvement Fee (AIF) from $35 to $40 for passengers departing from YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, effective March 1, 2024. All revenues from the AIF will be used to...

Copperleaf® Technologies Inc.  ("Copperleaf" or the "Company") announces the selection of its decision analytics solution by the distribution subsidiary of Copel, one of the largest integrated energy groups in Brazil, responsible for supplying...

Today, the Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) approved preliminary interim tolls for the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline system. This decision allows the company to charge for pipeline services once expanded operations begin. The...

Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of The Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), issued the following statement today on the passing of Dr. Henry Kissinger:...

Global semiconductor equipment billings contracted 11% year-over-year to US$25.6 billion in the third quarter of 2023, while quarter-over-quarter billings slipped 1% during the same period, SEMI announced today in its Worldwide Semiconductor...

In the news release, Indigenous leadership must play a key role in Canada's climate goals, issued 30-Nov-2023 by Deloitte Canada over CNW, we are advised by the company that the link to report in first paragraph has been updated. The complete,...

Air Transat, named World's Best Leisure Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023, is pleased to announce two enhancements to its network. Its popular routes between Montreal and San Salvador, El Salvador, and Liberia, Costa Rica, which were...

Today, the Government of Canada is taking an important step to provide suicide prevention support for people who need it, when they need it most. 9-8-8, Canada's new three-digit suicide crisis helpline, is now available to call or text, in English...

The Minister of Labour and Minister for Seniors, Seamus O'Regan Jr., will visit a rental housing construction site in Toronto to meet with workers and highlight how the 2023 Fall Economic Statement will take action to build more homes, faster, and...

Rise of Abu Dhabi as a Global Finance Centre praised by Global Leaders Jamie Dimon, Ray Dalio and Alan Howard.Announcements of establishment of enhanced presence include USD 144bn Asset Manager NinetyOne, Independent Financial Services Group...

The City of Helsinki and the startup event Slush continue to have a common goal. In addition to supporting the startup field, they wish to increase international industry operators' awareness of Helsinki, which is ranked high in terms of its startup...

The Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan, will be in Toronto, Ontario to deliver remarks and participate in a discussion on the state of labour relations in Canada, and how business, labour and government can work together to address structural changes...

Today, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, highlighted how the government's economic plan will take further action to support the middle class and make buildings and homes more energy-efficient as part of...

The Minister of Labour and Minister for Seniors, Seamus O'Regan Jr., will visit a rental housing construction site in Toronto to meet with workers and highlight how the 2023 Fall Economic Statement will take action to build more homes, faster, and...

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) President Melanie Barker issued the following statement in response to the appointment of Chika Sunquist as Commissioner of the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) by Gov. Gavin Newsom:...

Fannie Mae's October 2023 Monthly Summary is now available. The monthly summary report contains information about Fannie Mae's monthly and year-to-date activities for our gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities and other guarantees,...

In response to an industry-wide challenge of recruiting qualified professionals in administrative, operational, sales and compliance support roles, Cumberland Private Wealth Management Inc. and Infinite Investment Systems Ltd.Geof are proud to...

The Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan, will be in Toronto, Ontario to deliver remarks and participate in a discussion on the state of labour relations in Canada, and how business, labour and government can work together to address structural changes...

Hapbee Technologies, Inc. ("Hapbee" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Heather Thomson is joining as a business development adviser, wellness ambassador and is also taking an equity position in the Company....

Palisades Goldcorp Ltd. ("Palisades" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that New Found Gold Corp. ("New Found"), a significant equity investee of Palisades within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation,  has announced the...

Hot Chili Limited ("Hot Chili" or the "Company") is pleased to advise the results of its 2023 Annual General Meeting (the "AGM") held in Perth, Australia on 29 November 2023 AWST. A total of 33,284,747 ordinary shares, or 28% of Hot Chili's issued...

Lower mortgage rates and easing prices will help spark the beginning of an affordability turnaround in 2024, according to the Realtor.com® 2024 Housing Forecast released today. But the supply of existing homes will still be tight...

A new report by Deloitte Canada finds that while the majority of Canadians are unprepared for retirement ? an issue that is poised to leave some at risk of financial hardship in the later stages of life ? the financial services...

Despite slower home price growth, affordability will be the biggest challenge for homebuyers in 2024, according to the Bright MLS 2024 Housing Forecast released today. However, more  buyers and sellers will return to the market in the coming year as...

Ahead of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), The Rockefeller Foundation's new report identifies the core components of global action needed to prevent global warming from breaking 2...

Royal LePage predicts continued stability in Canada's winter recreational real estate market as interest rates expected to hold or moderate National single-family home price in Canada's winter recreational market decreased 0.7% year over year in the...

Worthington Steel Inc. will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Friday, December 1, replacing Sleep Number Corp. (NASD: SNBR) which will be removed from the S&P SmallCap 600 effective before the open of trading...

With macroeconomic conditions and consumer sentiment in constant flux, 2024 will be a continued period of confusing signals and disruptive forces. While consumers remain resilient and optimistic about their future financial situations, we believe...

A precise 2024 economic outlook would be invaluable, given such an evaluation is complex. While a recession is becoming less likely, many unanswered questions remain, and we are still concerned about inflation. The ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the war...

Ray Dalio took the stage at Asset Abu Dhabi and praised the Falcon Economies of the GCC region as 'Renaissance States'.Ahead of COP28, during the special session of 'The rise of the falcon economy', notable economic leaders like Dr. Nasser Saidi...

S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) today released the latest results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices. Data released today for September 2023 show that 15 of the 20 major metro markets reported...

Today, the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), issued a new Solutions Brief, Capitalizing on Infrastructure: Priorities for Implementing Historic Federal Investments....

ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property and real estate data, today released its annual analysis showcasing the best days of the year to buy a home, which found that while October continues to offer lower premiums for homebuyers, the single best...

In a surprising turn of events, gold prices witnessed a substantial increase as U.S. weekly jobless claims surged to 217,000, sending shockwaves throughout the financial markets. The latest data, released by the U.S. Department of Labor, has...

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased in November to 102.0 (1985=100), up from a downwardly revised 99.1 in October. The Present Situation Index?based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions?ticked...

Released today, Deloitte's...

Merkle, dentsu's leading technology-enabled, data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company, has released its new report, B2B Futures: The View From 2030. Merkle's analysis highlights four seismic shifts it predicts will transform the B2B...

Upgraded Points offered a compelling look at the evolving landscape of online shopping and consumer return habits in a recent study. Highlighting the significant influence of retail giant Amazon, the comprehensive analysis dives into the patterns and...

Today, Sun Life is pleased to announce a minority investment of $9.5 million in Simpill Health Group Inc., operating as Pillway, with an opportunity to invest up to an additional $1.5 million. Pillway's online pharmacy expands upon Sun Life's digital...

Over 40% of physical therapists have current education debt of over $100,000, according to a new national survey, which highlights the need for industry reform. The survey, conducted by Luna, the leading provider of in-home outpatient physical...

Today, VantageScore released its October 2023 CreditGauge, a monthly analysis highlighting the overall health of U.S. consumer credit. After declining by one point earlier in the year,...

Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. ("Pet Valu" or the "Company") , the leading Canadian specialty retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies, announced today the acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") of the Company's notice of intention to...

According to the sixth annual edition of the IG Wealth Management Financial Confidence Index ("the Index"), Canadians' financial confidence continued to...

Standard Chartered's latest Sustainable Banking Report 2023 reveals USD40 billion of retail investor capital could be mobilised towards climate investments in the UAE by 2030....

Today, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens' Services, met with groups in Edmonton to discuss how the government's economic plan will build a robust, clean economy, as part of the 2023 Fall Economic Statement. The government's economic...