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Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO

Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO

OTTAWA — The number of Canadians in need of affordable housing is still rising despite billions in federal spending to tackle housing affordability, the parliamentary budget officer said in a new analysis published Thursday. The report says 2.
Canada says it wants to slash its emissions in half by 2035. Will that be enough?

Canada says it wants to slash its emissions in half by 2035. Will that be enough?

Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault says the target's lower end accounts for potential headwinds, including how United States president-elect Donald Trump approaches key climate policies.
Employers should prepare for sickest month of the year, says HR software firm

Employers should prepare for sickest month of the year, says HR software firm

Employers should be clear about sick day policies and encourage flu vaccinations, says BrightHR
B.C. retailer raises concerns over confusion caused by GST holiday

B.C. retailer raises concerns over confusion caused by GST holiday

Federal government's affordability measure challenges small shops
Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.

Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.

OTTAWA — Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S.
Statistics Canada says household debt-to-disposable income ratio falls in Q3

Statistics Canada says household debt-to-disposable income ratio falls in Q3

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the amount Canadian households owe relative to their income fell in the third quarter as a rise in disposable income outpaced the growth in debt. It was the sixth consecutive quarter that the measure declined.
Metro Vancouver seeks 'media monitor' amid budget woes

Metro Vancouver seeks 'media monitor' amid budget woes

New West city councillor: "When things get really bad and this out of control, the first thing an organization will blame is the people reporting on the story itself."
Realtor commissions get fresh look amid litigation, B.C. market recovery

Realtor commissions get fresh look amid litigation, B.C. market recovery

Commission structures may appear to be opaque to some buyers and sellers
Labour minister says Ottawa will remain on sideline as postal strike nears four weeks

Labour minister says Ottawa will remain on sideline as postal strike nears four weeks

The federal government has been under pressure from business groups to intervene in the strike, as it has done in recent high-profile labour disputes.
Banks lower prime rates following Bank of Canada move

Banks lower prime rates following Bank of Canada move

TORONTO — Canadian financial institutions are lowering their prime lending rates to match the half percentage point decrease announced today by the Bank of Canada.