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Domestic business investment in Canada remains below pre-2015 levels
A new Fraser Institute study suggests that recent increases in business investment do not mean Canada’s long-standing investment challenges have been resolved. Researchers found that investment in productivity-enhancing assets such as machinery, equipment, software, and intellectual property accounted for 11.1% of the economy in 2025, up from nearly 14% in 2014. The report also notes that rapid labour force growth combined with slower capital investment has reduced investment
4 days ago
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Canadian municipalities warn of labour challenges as immigration levels decline
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has highlighted the important contribution immigrants and migrant workers make to municipalities across Canada. During a panel discussion held at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities annual meeting in Edmonton, municipal leaders warned that recent immigration reductions are creating labour shortages and increasing pressure on local services. Many immigrants and migrant workers are employed in sectors that communities depend o
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Mark Carney says lower immigration levels are affecting economic growth
Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged that Canada’s recent economic slowdown is partly linked to the Federal Government’s decision to reduce immigration targets and limit the number of temporary residents. Following two consecutive quarters of economic contraction, Carney noted that slower population growth has affected overall economic output. However, he argued that the changes are part of a broader strategy to ease pressure on housing, infrastructure, and public services
Jun 4
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Statistics Canada released a comprehensive study on the growth and socioeconomic reality of the Filipino populations
Statistics Canada released a detailed demographic study tracking the rapid growth of the domestic Filipino population. The community quadrupled between 1996 and 2021, reaching over 957,000 individuals. Projections show this population could reach up to 2.4 million residents by 2041. The data reveal that over three-quarters of foreign-born Filipinos arrived through economic immigration channels. This represents the highest share of female economic applicants in the country. De
Jun 3
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Canada’s wealth gap persists for recent immigrants as established families pull ahead, StatCan finds
Canadian-born families continued to hold about twice the median wealth of recent immigrant families in both 2016 and 2023, Statistics Canada reports , with the gap especially pronounced when the primary income earner lacks a university degree. Over the same period, established immigrant families increased their wealth and, by 2023, moved ahead of comparable Canadian-born families. Home equity remained the biggest driver of net worth across groups, while pension assets stayed
Mar 27
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Thunder Bay immigration pilot hits major milestone in first year
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission wrapped up a strong first year of its Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), issuing 475 recommendation certificates to skilled workers across priority sectors, including healthcare, business, and trades. The employer-driven program, which runs through 2029, designated 358 employers across the Thunder Bay region and reviewed nearly 900 applications. CEO Jamie Taylor emphasized the pilot's role in tackling local lab
Jan 26
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Saskatchewan reports strong labour market growth with 19,000 new full-time jobs added in September
Statistics Canada's recent labour force data reveals Saskatchewan's robust employment, with 19,000 full-time positions created year-over-year, marking a 2.2% overall increase. The province maintains the second-lowest unemployment rate among Canadian provinces at 6%, well below the national average of 7.1%. Deputy Premier Jim Reiter emphasized the government's commitment to sustaining this momentum, positioning Saskatchewan as Canada's premier destination for employment oppor
Oct 14, 2025
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Visa overstay crisis: Canada's population growth significantly underestimated by official statistics
Experts warn that national population growth could be three times higher than official projections due to undocumented residents who...
Oct 6, 2025
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Canada reports a 3.3% increase in average weekly earnings for July 2025
Statistics Canada reports that average weekly earnings rose to $1,307.86 in July 2025, representing a 3.3% increase from the previous...
Sep 29, 2025
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Canadian job market contraction: Q2 2025 sees a significant decline in vacancies
Canadian job vacancies have fallen to a seven-year low, dropping by 18,900 (-3.6%) to 505,900 in Q2 2025, following a consecutive 3.7%...
Sep 19, 2025
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Canadians feel anxious but want pragmatic leadership
Abacus Data’s latest research shows that Canadians are anxious about affordability, healthcare, housing, and global uncertainty, but...
Sep 19, 2025
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Economic uncertainty surges: Two-thirds of Canadians struggle with basic expenses amid growing precarity
As Canada enters fall 2025, a new study reveals deepening financial anxiety across the nation. Nearly two-thirds of Canadians (62%)...
Sep 15, 2025
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New data tool reveals Canadian immigrants earned an average income of $49,160 in 2021
Statistics Canada has launched an innovative data visualization tool providing comprehensive insights into immigrant financial outcomes...
Jul 16, 2025
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Canada and the EU strengthen economic ties through a new strategic partnership
Canada is deepening its global economic ties through a new strategic partnership with the European Union. On July 11, Minister Mélanie...
Jul 16, 2025
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Ontario invests in Life Sciences Innovation Fund to boost jobs and medical tech
On June 9, 2025, Ontario announced a $6.5 million investment through its renewed Life Sciences Innovation Fund (LSIF) to support 13...
Jun 10, 2025
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Income growth in Canada: StatsCan report highlights 2023 trends
In May 2025, Statistics Canada released a report showing that the median after-tax income for Canadian families and individuals rose...
May 9, 2025
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