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Saskatchewan residents among most financially vulnerable to unexpected expenses says poll
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (370+ words) More than half of Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents faced an unexpected expense over the past year, according to a new RBC poll that suggests many households remain financially vulnerable despite recognizing the importance of emergency savings. The survey found 54 per…...
Small businesses concerned fuel costs could affect summer tourism
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (296+ words) A new survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says most small businesses are concerned higher fuel costs could hurt the summer tourism season. The CFIB says 84 per cent of small businesses surveyed are worried increased fuel costs could…...
What Canada’s technical recession means for Saskatchewan: U of S policy expert
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (868+ words) Canada has entered what economists call a "technical recession" after recording two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth. But according to Marc-André Pigeon, assistant professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, the label doesn't…...
Spring economic update falls short for small businesses, CFIB says
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (358+ words) Visit the tourism advisors 9am to 5pm Daily Visit site The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the federal government’s spring economic update does not go far enough to address ongoing challenges facing small businesses across the country. In a statement released…...
Canadian economy expected to post modest growth in first half of 2026
2+ mon, 4+ week 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…...
Federal minimum wage climbing to $18.15 an hour on April 1
3+ mon, 4+ week 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…...
Pork Sector Warns Federal Research Cuts Pose Long‑Term Risks
4+ 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…...
Saskatchewan’s wholesale sector outpaces all provinces
6+ 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…...
Aging Canadians seeing financial, technical barriers says national study
6+ 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…...
Stable rates, unstable futures: Debt crisis deepens for young Canadians despite steady interest rate
11+ 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…...