Building lasting stability in the western Canadian economy
My advice for Western Economic Diversification Canada as it builds a 10-year strategy for growth…
Sundial’s cannabis cultivating plant in Olds receives licence
The facility will have 140 individually-controlled cultivating rooms and the company will employ 500 people…
Record pace for Canadian investors acquiring foreign bonds
The level of investment in 2018 has already surpassed the record investment for one year set in 2006: StatsCan…
New motor vehicle sales trend lower in July in Alberta
StatsCan said there were 19,595 sales in Alberta, which was down from 21,791 sales in July 2017…
Calgary and Edmonton real estate markets remain sluggish
In Calgary the benchmark real estate price was down 2.24 per cent from a year ago. In Edmonton, it was down 2.07 per cent…
Canada’s trade hurdle is all about supply management
The federal government has not explicitly stated that supply management is non-negotiable…
Taking the stress out of moving
Nate Edwards talks about how Virtuo’s tech-enabled service saves customers time and eases headaches…
Clay Riddell, Flames co-owner and Calgary businessman, dead at 81
‘We mourn the passing of a great man of industry, sports, philanthropy and human decency,’ said Calgary Flames vice-chairman and CEO Ken King…
Youth hit hard by the 2008-2009 recession
Full-time students had notable employment declines that they still haven't recovered from: StatsCan…
Stark contrast between U.S. energy boom, Canada’s lethargy
Canada’s energy sector is struggling primarily because of poor government policies. The U.S. shows a way out of this mess…
Self-employment on the rise in Alberta
The uptick in self-employment is arguably a much better sign than an overall decrease in jobs: ATB…
Greenhouse gas emissions from Canadian oil sands production falling
IHS Markit report says that over the last eight years, emissions fell 21% and it predicts further future improvements…
Does reading financial statements scare you?
Knowing how to read your monthly report card is essential for keeping your business profitable…
Canadians hold $1.69 in debt for every $1 of disposable income
Household credit market debt totalled $2,166.0 billion in the second quarter…
BMO launches loan program to help young farmers
‘We see a need for programs and incentives to attract and support younger Canadians into the sector’…