A bond is a loan made by an investor to a government or company. When bond prices fall, their yields rise because investors can purchase the same future interest payments at a lower price. Rising yields can therefore indicate that investors expect higher interest rates or inflation. One of the…

The renewed interest follows the introduction of higher US tariffs on Canadian goods and the breakdown of recent trade discussions. Consumer reaction has been swift, with online communities promoting Canadian-made products reporting substantial traffic increases. Some consumers are reconsidering subscriptions, travel and other discretionary spending associated with US businesses. However,…

Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief trade negotiator Janice Charette are meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington for the second time this week. The discussions have intensified following a U.S. proposal that would reduce some sectoral tariffs. Canadian officials reportedly believe the reductions do not go…

While the overall number of Canadians participating in registered pension plans has increased, the growth has mainly come from public sector employees. Private sector workers have seen a decline in pension plan participation. According to recent data from Statistics Canada, the number of Canadians actively enrolled in registered pension plans…

This is the sixth consecutive meeting where rates have been held, reflecting the central bank’s view that current monetary policy is appropriately balanced. Economic activity weakened during the early part of the year. However, recent data indicates that conditions have improved during the second quarter. The Bank of Canada now…

According to figures from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, more than 37,000 Canadians filed for insolvency during the first quarter of 2026. Insolvency filings increased 8.5 per cent compared with the same period last year, while the number of new cases accelerated sharply. Experts view the trend as…

Although annual sales figures continue to reflect challenges, growth and stabilisation suggest the market may be finding its footing. According to the latest data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), just over 47,000 homes changed hands across the country during May. This represented a decline of 5.1 per cent…

The proposed measure would impose a 10 per cent tariff on imports from Canada and other nations accused of weak enforcement against forced-labour-related goods. Most Canadian exports are expected to remain unaffected because products that comply with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) would be exempt from the new duties. Prime…

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the plan is designed to make energy more affordable for Canadians while also expanding the nation’s electricity grid to meet growing demand. For many Canadians, rising utility bills have become another source of financial pressure alongside higher housing costs and groceries. The government says this…

One of the most frequent issues is missing income information. While the tax agency receives many documents directly from employers and financial institutions, not all slips arrive at the same time. Filing too early can mean leaving out important forms like investment income slips that often come later. Even a…