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DHI-C's Quick Economic Review/Forecast

Jan 25, 2024 | Economic News and Forecasts

We're pleased to present DHI Canada's January 2024 quick economic forecast/review, covering 2024 and a peek at 2025. It may be a little sobering, but it isn't all doom and gloom.


Bank of Canada Holds Rates Again

Jan 24, 2024 | Economic News and Forecasts

The Bank of Canada today announced it was once again holding the policy interest rate at 5%.


Working for the Feds? Good News on When You'll Get Paid

Dec 20, 2023 | General News

The Federal Government has implemented legislation so that contractors and their subcontractors will now get paid in a more timely fashion.


Surprise No Surprise - BoC Holds the Line

Dec 8, 2023 | Economic News and Forecasts

As widely expected, the Bank of Canada (BoC) held the line on interest rates December 6, keeping its policy rate at 5%.


In Memory of Herman Johnson

Dec 4, 2023 | General News

Herman “Vaughn” Johnson, age 80 of Halifax, NS passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023. Born in 1943, he was the only son of Herman and Ella Johnson, Upper Stewiacke.


Q3 GDP Worse Than Expected - Should We Brace for Impact?

Dec 1, 2023 | Economic News and Forecasts

Statistics Canada released the Q3 GDP yesterday, and it was down 0.3% compared to Q2; this equals a 1.1% annualized decline. StatsCan also restated all dollar amounts in 2017 dollars - previously, they had used 2012 dollars. This changed the Q2 results.


December 3rd marks the 31st year of International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Nov 27, 2023 | General News

Each December 3, we mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) on our calendars. It’s a significant date for us at the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) as people worldwide unite to recognize the achievements, contributions, and challenges faced by those with disabilities.


August GDP Was Flat, and the Rest of the Year Looks That Way, Too

Nov 1, 2023 | Economic News and Forecasts

Statistics Canada released the August GDP figures yesterday and, as widely expected, GDP for the month was essentially unchanged from July. The forecast for September is also no growth, so the balance of the year will probably also be flat.


Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate But Sounds Cautious Note

Oct 25, 2023 | Economic News and Forecasts

The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate at 5% again today, while expressing concern about the slow progress towards its inflation target.


ASSA Abloy Acquires Securitech

Oct 16, 2023 | Industry News

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Securitech Group Inc., a N.Y.-based manufacturer of high-security mechanical and electronic door hardware products. Securitech’s high-security locking solutions fill several gaps in ASSA Abloy’s existing door hardware portfolio.


 
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