Exports

January trade deficit narrows, but numbers still disappoint

Canada’s trade deficit totalled $1.9 billion in January, a narrowing from December’s $3.1 billion deficit, StatsCan reported Wednesday. That narrowing “was where the good news ended,” says CIBC senior economist Andrew Grantham in an economics report, as the deficit was “driven exclusively by a plunge in imports.” Imports decreased 4.3%, mainly due to lower volume […]

By Staff |March 7, 2018

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Economic Indicators

Morneau, economists opine on growth as exports decline

Overall exports slipped 1% to $43.6 billion in August -- the third consecutive month of declines.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |October 5, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Canada’s young entrepreneurs drive exports: CIBC

72% of those aged 25 to 39 export goods and services.

By Staff |October 5, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Why there’s too much love for the loonie

Poor trade data belie Canuck buck's rise

By Staff |September 11, 2017

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To raise or not to raise rates? What the BoC must consider

Speculation on the next move by the Bank of Canada (BoC) suggests a rate hike is possible due to strong economic data. Read: Hike gave Fed “more breathing room,” says analyst In an economics viewpoint report, Desjardins senior economist Jimmy Jean notes that last year Canadian growth surpassed that of the U.S., except in Q2, […]

By Staff |March 20, 2017

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Is Canadian business confidence on shaky ground?

The Ontario economy grew 2.6% on average between 2000 and 2007, reveals an economic report from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC). Although that level of growth might sound good in today’s global environment, it’s cause for concern. That’s because wealth from the production of goods and services dropped 12% in that time period, reveals […]

By Staff |February 9, 2017

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Exports

January trade deficit narrows, but numbers still disappoint

Morneau, economists opine on growth as exports decline

Canada’s young entrepreneurs drive exports: CIBC

Why there’s too much love for the loonie

Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 0.5%

Canadian economy takes unfair hit from global perceptions

To raise or not to raise rates? What the BoC must consider

Is Canadian business confidence on shaky ground?

Will China become nuclear power leader?

Why the loonie is still flying high despite economic clouds