Why a career in the trades may be worth it

Don’t miss: This cash back app pays actual cash A low credit score can cost you thousands in interest — here’s how you can prevent that 5 mistakes Canadian parents are making with their life insurance Demand for trades The trades field covers a wide variety of industries including: Automotive Carpentry Construction Electrician HVAC Plumbing… Continue reading Why a career in the trades may be worth it

‘Our profit doesn’t go to me’: Loblaw’s Galen Weston faces his critics during surreal visit to Parliament Hill

Loblaw, Empire and Metro defend themselves against allegations of profiteering in the grocery business Published Mar 08, 2023  •  Last updated 3 days ago  •  7 minute read 94 Comments Chairman and president of Loblaw Cos. Ltd. Galen Weston Jr., right, and president and chief executive of Empire Co. Ltd. Michael Medline appear before a committee… Continue reading ‘Our profit doesn’t go to me’: Loblaw’s Galen Weston faces his critics during surreal visit to Parliament Hill

ESG momentum is slowing for many investors, but not for women

Lisa Langley: Women are actively seeking progressive investment opportunities that can contribute to socioeconomic prosperity Women are shaping the future of investing by leading the charge in prioritizing ESG factors when making investment decisions. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto Women are innately the S and the G when it comes to environmental, social and governance (ESG)… Continue reading ESG momentum is slowing for many investors, but not for women

Canadian banks erase $19.7 billion in value on Silicon Valley Bank contagion

Scotiabank, BMO and TD fell more than 2% Author of the article: Bloomberg News Geoffrey Morgan Published Mar 10, 2023  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  2 minute read 18 Comments Bank buildings in Toronto’s financial district. Photo by Tijana Martin/The Canadian Press files The fallout from Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse has led to a… Continue reading Canadian banks erase $19.7 billion in value on Silicon Valley Bank contagion

Silicon Valley Bank fails, shut down by California regulator

FDIC has been appointed as receiver Author of the article: The Associated Press Ken Sweet Published Mar 10, 2023  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  2 minute read Join the conversation A California regulator shut Silicon Valley Bank on Friday. Photo by Dado Ruvic/Reuters illustration NEW YORK — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation seized the… Continue reading Silicon Valley Bank fails, shut down by California regulator

Kevin Carmichael: ‘Robust’ job numbers raise odds Bank of Canada will hike again

Headwinds from aggressive rate hikes yet to hit hiring Published Mar 10, 2023  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  5 minute read 9 Comments Canadian employers added about 22,000 jobs in February, and the jobless rate held steady at a near-record low of five per cent, Statistics Canada said on March 10. Photo by Joe… Continue reading Kevin Carmichael: ‘Robust’ job numbers raise odds Bank of Canada will hike again

Loonie will be factor when deciding whether interest rates stay on hold: Bank of Canada

Canadian dollar’s decline could continue if U.S. Fed hikes rates higher Published Mar 10, 2023  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  3 minute read 11 Comments A weaker Canadian dollar has the potential to make the Bank of Canada’s attempt to contain price pressures more complicated, said deputy governor Carolyn Rogers. Photo by National Post… Continue reading Loonie will be factor when deciding whether interest rates stay on hold: Bank of Canada

Canada’s job gains more than double expectations

Unemployment rate was unchanged at 5% Canada’s economy gained twice as many jobs as expected in February. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images Canada’s economy gained 21,800 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5 per cent. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS… Continue reading Canada’s job gains more than double expectations