Interest rates expected to drop by quarter-point today
That would bring the Bank of Canada's key rate down to three per cent and mark its sixth straight decrease.
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The two-month GST holiday is meant to boost spending, stimulate economy: Freeland
The federal government is hoping a temporary break on GST will address a "vibecession" that has gripped Canadians, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Monday.
When Macklem talks, MPs try to use his words to score points
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem navigates a political minefield every time he testifies before the House of Commons finance committee.
Freeland says $5 billion just a beginning for Indigenous loan guarantee program
The program is designed to help Indigenous communities buy equity in natural resource and energy projects by securing them more favourable interest rates.
It's harder to get renewable energy projects built these days. Here's why
The wind gusting across north German farm country brings much to the village of Sprakebuell: fog and rain from the sea, the occasional migrating stork, the faint smell of manure in the newly fertilized fields.
PBO expects inflation to drop and deficit to grow by year end
The parliamentary budget officer is projecting inflation will return to the Bank of Canada's two per cent target by the end of the year and the federal deficit will grow amid weakening economic conditions.
Five business trends to watch for in 2024
Business headlines in 2023 saw a housing crisis and the fight against inflation take centre stage while the job market proved to be stronger than expected.
Liberal's fall economic statement to land in late November
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to table the federal government's fall economic statement on Nov. 21, 2023, a mini-budget that will serve as an update on federal finances and contain new measures that reflect the government's priorities.
Macklem warned premiers their interest rate demands puts BoC's independence at risk
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warned premiers who publicly asked the central bank to not raise interest rates last month that their requests could undermine the institution's independence.
Debate rages over how to battle inflation
Central banks have been trying their best to convince the public that their interest rate hikes are ultimately for the greater good.
Toronto developer goes all in on rental because of Liberals' GST break
A Toronto-based real estate company says it is planning to build 5,000 new rental units in urban centres across the country as a result of the federal government's decision to eliminate GST charges on rental developments.
Doug Ford joins B.C.'s Eby in call for Bank of Canada to halt rate hikes
A second provincial premier is making a direct appeal to the Bank of Canada to stop raising interest rates.
Liberals try to pivot on housing as affordability crisis persists
Chris Burke and his fiancée have been less than a year away from buying their first home for the past three years.
Does high government spending mean more inflation? It's complicated
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's attempt to block the federal government's budget bill from passing earlier this month is the latest example of government spending coming under scrutiny amid high inflation.
Liberals to invest in dental care and curtail predatory lending in today's budget
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to table a federal budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon, which a federal source says will include plans to go after predatory lending and more details on dental care as part of a pitch to make life more affordable.