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TORONTO — A new survey says most Canadian construction companies are still coping with a shortage of skilled labour, however their productivity and efficiency has improved in recent years as a result of investments in technology.

The fall of Hudson's Bay and Saks Fifth Avenue Canada may give the impression that one of the hottest trends this year is the distressed look, but retail and insolvency experts say the company's demise is part of a now-annual pitter-patter they expec

TORONTO — A new survey finds geopolitical instability and U.S. trade tensions are top sources of financial concern for Canadians, and even impacting retirement planning for some.

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada on Tuesday updated the basket weights for the goods and services it uses to determine inflation, increasing the influence of the shelter and transportation components.

OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said Monday that Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to ram his government's major projects bill through the House of Commons this week represents a “new low” in contempt for Parliament.

Home sales in May fell 4.3 per cent compared with a year ago, however the Canadian Real Estate Association said Monday that activity picked up when compared to the previous month.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: G7 G7 leaders will gather in Kananaskis, Alta., for their annual meeting, which starts Sunday.

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in May edged down 0.2 per cent compared with April.

CALGARY — As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S.

OTTAWA — Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis.