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Canadian economy expected to post modest growth in first half of 2026

5+ hour, 35+ min ago  (250+ words) The Canadian economy is expected to rebound modestly in the first two quarters of 2026 after a weaker performance last year, according to a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The group's latest Main Street Quarterly report forecasts…...

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Federal minimum wage climbing to $18. 15 an hour on April 1

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (313+ words) Workers in federally regulated sectors will see a boost in their paycheques next week as the federal minimum wage increases to $18. 15 an hour." The Government of Canada announced the change will take effect on Wednesday, April 1. The adjustment impacts thousands…...

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Pork Sector Warns Federal Research Cuts Pose Long'Term Risks

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (211+ words) The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) and Swine Innovation'Porc'(SIP) are expressing deep concern over recent federal decisions that will reduce scientific capacity at several Agriculture and Agri'Food Canada (AAFC) research facilities. The changes affect'centres'in Guelph, Quebec City, Lacombe, and the'Nappan'Research…...

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Saskatchewan's wholesale sector outpaces all provinces

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (260+ words) The data shows Saskatchewan's wholesale trade, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, other hydrocarbons, oilseed and grain, rose 15. 3 per cent from November 2024 to November 2025. That increase ranked first nationally for year-over-year growth. "It is good news for our economy when we see…...

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Aging Canadians seeing financial, technical barriers says national study

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (310+ words) With a look at how older residents are doing, the newest Aging in Canada Survey is showing that many are in precarious financial positions. According to the survey done by the National Institute of Aging (NIA), one in four Canadian…...

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Stable rates, unstable futures: Debt crisis deepens for young Canadians despite steady interest rate

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (562+ words) While the Bank of Canada opted to hold its key policy interest rate steady this week, new data suggests young Canadians are feeling anything but stable. According to figures released Tuesday by the Credit Counselling Society (CCS), Canadians aged 18 to…...