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The wealth gap in Canada is wider than ever

The wealth gap in Canada has reached a new record high. Here’s why—and what Canadians can do to shore...

The wealth gap in Canada is wider than ever
Statistics Canada released June inflation figures on Tuesday. A person pumps fuel in Toronto, on Wednesday, September 12, 2012.

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Inflation climbs to 1.9% in June, led by surging vehicle costs

Inflation hit 1.9% in June as car prices rose. Strong job gains and steady core inflation suggest the Bank...

Inflation climbs to 1.9% in June, led by surging vehicle costs
Construction workers work at the site of a condo tower under construction, in Delta, B.C., on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

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Canadians will see wages pick up as immigration slows, Conference Board argues

The Conference Board of Canada expects wage hikes will pick up speed in the coming years as the pace...

Canadians will see wages pick up as immigration slows, Conference Board argues
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Inflation holds steady at 1.7% in May

The latest Statistics Canada figures are a step in the right direction, but the odds of an interest rate...

Inflation holds steady at 1.7% in May

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Is Canada in a recession?

If you’re worried about a recession in Canada, you’re not alone. Here’s what to expect and how you can...

Is Canada in a recession?
People attend a job and continuing education fair in Montreal on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023.

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Ottawa to expand the Canada Summer Jobs program for youth

Government to offer more subsidies to employers as one in five students struggles to find summer employment.

Ottawa to expand the Canada Summer Jobs program for youth
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Missed credit payments grew by 4% in the first quarter of 2025

More Canadians are missing credit payments compared with last year, according to a report from credit bureau Equifax.

Missed credit payments grew by 4% in the first quarter of 2025

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How Canada’s inflation rate is affecting your finances

Grocery price increases outpace overall inflation for third straight month: StatCan

How Canada’s inflation rate is affecting your finances

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A long trade war could mean more financial stress: Bank of Canada

Canada’s central bank says the trade war is threatening progress on financial stability, creating higher risks and the potential...

A long trade war could mean more financial stress: Bank of Canada

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