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Out of Service: Hospitality sector sheds employees of all ages during COVID-19 while migration to tech surged
Managerial level also experienced significant loss with retirements and departures October 19, 2022 – Canada’s dramatic labour market transition, driven by an aging population, and exacerbated by a global pandemic that has shifted the priorities of some workers, has left
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Cutting back: Nine-in-ten Canadians now tightening household budgets as inflation, high prices persist
Majority say interest rate increases will negatively impact their own finances September 29, 2022 – What began at the beginning of the year with a slight twinge for many Canadians over rising prices has led to a place where nearly
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The Toll of Inflation: Soaring prices has four-in-five Canadians pinching pennies
Most believe grocery stores are taking advantage of inflation to boost profits August 22, 2022 – Statistics Canada may have reported cooling inflation rates in recent days, but the summer of price increases continues to simmer. The level of month-to-month
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As inflation hits record high, three-quarters of Canadians say now is not the time to make a major purchase
Lack of confidence in Bank of Canada outweighs faith in institution to correct course on inflation July 28, 2022 – The summer of sticker shock continues as the Bank of Canada throws larger and larger interest rates in the way
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Highest inflation rates in forty years have Canadians tightening belts, bracing for more financial turbulence
Amidst skyrocketing costs of living and housing, mistrust towards Bank of Canada rises, too June 24, 2022 – 1983 in Canada was notable for, among other things, the first time Canadians celebrated Canada Day instead of Dominion Day, Canadian band
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Interest in Rates: Almost half want BoC to take wait-and-see approach before raising interest rates further
One-quarter want further rate hikes; financial pessimism reaches 13-year high May 24, 2022 – As inflation reaches a 31-year high, Canadians are more likely to want the Bank of Canada to stand-pat than continue to push up the cost of
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