Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales up 0.8% in June
Sales were up in four provinces, led by Ontario
- By: Craig Wong, The Canadian Press
- August 16, 2016 August 16, 2016
- 11:55
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Performance Sports audited results delayed, stock value falls by nearly half
Hockey equipment maker unable to file annual report on time
- By: David Paddon
- August 15, 2016 August 15, 2016
- 16:30
Home sales volume down 1.3% in July: Canadian Real Estate Association
The national average price of a home grew by 9.9% over this time last year
- By: Craig Wong, The Canadian Press
- August 15, 2016 August 15, 2016
- 13:10
GMP/FirstEnergy deal presents challenges: DBRS
Although the deal should strengthen GMP’s position in the energy sector, it increases the headwinds already facing the company, new report suggests
- By: James Langton
- August 12, 2016 August 12, 2016
- 12:20
Canadian DB pension plans experience a positive Q2
Canadian material and energy sectors’ outperformance offset “a quarter of sustained market volatility and economic uncertainty globally”
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 11, 2016 August 11, 2016
- 15:55
Resources drive M&A activity in Q2
Although the number of deals was up from Q1, the total value dropped by more than half because of less megadeals
- By: James Langton
- August 11, 2016 August 11, 2016
- 10:15
The BoE’s TFS should offset impact of U.K. interest rate cut: Fitch
The TFS, one of a series of measures designed to support economic growth folowing the Brexit vote “will provide a new source of cheap funding”…
- By: James Langton
- August 10, 2016 August 10, 2016
- 12:25
Global growth outlook lowered about seven times since Liberals took power: Morneau
Canada’s finance minister also spoke of CPP expansion plans during his event
- By: Andy Blatchford
- August 10, 2016 August 10, 2016
- 07:00
Weakness in commodities leads to rise in default rate: Moody’s
The firm reports that 11 rated companies defaulted in July, pushing the year-to-date total to 102 defaults
- By: James Langton
- August 9, 2016 August 9, 2016
- 13:00
Additional requirements on insurers to have positive impact: Moody’s
The new regulatory requirements applying to the nine systemically important insurers is credit positive and will have little impact on these firms’ businesses
- By: James Langton
- August 3, 2016 August 3, 2016
- 15:10
Fitch affirms Canada’s “AAA” credit rating
Although there are short-term concerns, the credit-rating agency sees lower budget deficits and greater economic growth in the years ahead
- By: James Langton
- August 3, 2016 August 3, 2016
- 13:05
Major earthquake could have significant impact on financial system
The impact of such an event happening in Canada could spread from the insurance industry to the overall financial system
- By: James Langton
- August 3, 2016 August 3, 2016
- 11:00
Finance consults on draft tax legislative proposals
Comments due by Sept. 27
- By: IE Staff
- July 29, 2016 July 29, 2016
- 15:10
GDP figures expected to show economic costs of Fort McMurray wildfires
Shutdown of crude operations has dimmed economic growth prospects for the second quarter
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 29, 2016 July 29, 2016
- 06:30
Ontario looking “very closely” at B.C. tax aimed at foreign homebuyers
Provincial government looking for ways to address eroding affordability in Toronto’s housing market
- By: Alexandra Posadzki
- July 26, 2016 July 26, 2016
- 17:30
Much concern about economic uncertainty in latest CPA Canada report
Chartered professional accountants in business positions say there are issues for concern about the economy at large, but feel more confident about their own firm’s…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- July 26, 2016 July 26, 2016
- 13:30
MFDA bans and fines former PFSL advisor
Hyun Chul Lee has been fined $150,000 for engaging in personal financial dealings with some clients and engaging in other occupations without PFSL’s knowledge and…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- July 25, 2016 July 25, 2016
- 11:00
Global private debt issuance dips in second quarter: Moody’s
Lower volumes in China, uncertainty around Brexit vote weigh on June volumes
- By: James Langton
- July 22, 2016 July 22, 2016
- 13:50
ECB forecasts lower growth for Europe
Downward revisions largely reflect an expected negative impact on the euro area from Brexit
- By: James Langton
- July 22, 2016 July 22, 2016
- 08:40
Corporate liquidity eases on mixed news: Moody’s
The rating agency’s LSI emains above historical average
- By: James Langton
- July 21, 2016 July 21, 2016
- 06:30
Tepid VC investing activity in Q2 reflects growing concerns
A new report suggests that Brexit and the U.S. federal election represent economic uncertainty and leading investors to focus on bigger, established companies
- By: Tessie Sanci
- July 19, 2016 July 19, 2016
- 15:45
FSB reports progress on interest rate benchmark reform
More work is required to address the outstanding recommendations
- By: James Langton
- July 19, 2016 July 19, 2016
- 14:00