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The complete guide for first-time home buyers in Canada Mar 26th
Buying your first home is an exciting experience, but it can also be an overwhelming one—especially if you’re not sure where to start. That’s why we’ve outlined some simple steps that anyone shopping for a home should take, from figuring out what you can actually afford to getting pre-approv.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 + MORE Apr 8th
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Alberta income tax cut delayed as Premier Smith announces plan to grow Heritage Savings Trust Fund - National Post Feb 22nd
Alberta income tax cut delayed as Premier Smith announces plan to grow Heritage Savings Trust Fund National PostDanielle Smith bets Albertans would rather save than spend — finally CBC.caAlberta teases tight budget in 2024 with new investment into economic future C.... More »
Prime Minister makes appearance at Vancouver Pride celebration - CityNews Vancouver Aug 3rd
Prime Minister makes appearance at Vancouver Pride celebration CityNews VancouverVancouver Pride Parade 2025: Festival route, events, and road closures Vancouver Is AwesomePrime Minister Mark Carney attends Vancouver Pride parade after meeting with premier SooToday.c.... More »
How will the outcome of the U.S. election affect financial markets? + MORE Nov 1st
Whichever candidate wins the U.S. president election next Tuesday, experts say investors will be relieved to shed some uncertainty over what kinds of policies to expect.
But macroeconomic factors like interest rate cuts and geopolitical tensions will be far bigger influences on markets in t.... More »
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Plenty of Canadians are hitting “Add to cart” extra-early, whether they’re buying for Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah. Last year, supply-chain issues frustrated shoppers. The shipping delays have improved somewhat this year, but now inflation and tighter household budgets are spurring many of us to buy ASAP, in case prices rise even more. Retailers got an early start, too—eager to unload overstocked inventories ahead of a possible recession; several stores began offering huge discounts as early as October.
Canadians are shopping early (and shopping around)
If financial pressures are making you rethink your gift list, you’re in good company. Many Canadians are approaching holiday shopping this year with “cautious optimism and concern,” according to Deloitte Canada’s 2022 Holiday Retail Outlook, an annual forecast for retailers.
“What’s different this year, than any other year, is the messiness we have around us—geopolitical concerns, economic headwinds, the threat of recession, supply chain problems, and on and on,” says Marty Weintraub, national retail leader at Deloitte Canada…
