Imports

Tampon tax on its way out, but tariff remains

The tampon tax may be gone, but the tampon tariff lives on, and its existence illustrates the red tape all importers face.

By Staff |June 10, 2015

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Economic Indicators

Biz owners push for national free trade deal

Most Canadian business owners say premiers need to focus on breaking down trade barriers between provinces.

By Staff |June 8, 2015

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Economic Indicators

Canada breaking down trade barriers

Canada's internal trade barriers are holding back the national economy.

By Staff |September 15, 2014

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Outdated agreement blocks cross-Canada trading

Canada's opened up international trading markets, so internal agreements need to be updated as well.

By Staff |August 25, 2014

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Economic Indicators

U.S. trade deficit widens

The U.S. trade deficit jumped to a two-year high in April, as exports declined and imports surged to a record high.

By Staff |June 4, 2014

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Economic Indicators

Great Lakes region bolsters economy

The Great Lakes region is a major driver of North American economic output, employment and trade, accounting for nearly a third of combined Canadian and U.S. output, jobs and exports.

By Staff |April 25, 2014

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Weaker loonie hurts more than it helps

The negative impact of a weaker loonie will likely outweigh any benefits, says Philip Cross, former chief economic analyst for Statistics Canada, in an analysis published today by the Fraser Institute.

By Staff |March 20, 2014

2 min read

Economic Indicators

A weak dollar may benefit Canada

A weaker loonie could strengthen exports.

By Suzanne Sharma |March 11, 2014

2 min read

Industry

Canadian manufacturers struggling

The manufacturing sector is struggling, says the latest RBC Purchasing Managers' Index.

By Staff |February 3, 2014

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Record auto sales in 2013, strong year ahead

Canadian auto sales had another banner year, with light vehicle sales growing for the third consecutive time, with the industry on track for another solid year, shows a report by BMO Economics.

By Staff |January 29, 2014

2 min read

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