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Lindzee Kashmere || September 08, 2023

Canadian economy added nearly 40,000 jobs in August

The Canadian economy added a more-than-expected 39,900 jobs in August, according to data released this morning from Statistics Canada. The employment gains consisted of an increase of 32.2k...

Lindzee Kashmere || September 07, 2023

Good news for variable-rate borrowers as Bank of Canada leaves rates on hold

Variable-rate mortgage borrowers who have seen their rates skyrocket over the past year and a half received a reprieve today as the Bank of Canada announced a rate hold. That leaves the bank's...

Lindzee Kashmere || July 24, 2023

Canadians are boosting savings amid economic concerns

Canadians aren’t taking any chances when it comes to their financial future as they prepare for the possibility of a forthcoming recession. According to data from TransUnion Canada, over a third...

Lindzee Kashmere || June 22, 2023

Economic brief: OSFI increases capital buffer requirement for Canadian banks

Canada's banking regulator, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), has announced an increase in the capital buffer requirement for the country's largest...