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Source: Financialpost June 11, 2024

Canada's environmental laws are threatening the buildout of clean energy projects, report says

Environmental regulations aimed at promoting biodiversity and conservation are now slowing the pace of construction Get the latest from Gabriel Friedman straight to your inbox Sign Up The federal Liberal government must find ways to streamline the env...

Source: Financialpost June 11, 2024

Homeownership costs in the U.S. jumped 26% since pandemic began

Expenses including taxes, insurance and utilities all soared during a period of high inflation across the economyThe cost of owning a home in the United States has increased 26 per cent since 2020, as expenses including taxes, insurance and utilities all soa...

Source: Financialpost June 11, 2024

5 reasons why TFSAs aren't always the best fit for everyone

Jason Heath: They could end up costing you if you have debt or RRSP contribution roomReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page....

Source: Financialpost June 11, 2024

Posthaste: This data is making a case for the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates in July

Softer job market seen setting the stage for more rate relief, but not all economists agree We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Posthaste: This data is making a cas...

Source: Financialpost June 11, 2024

Liberals table capital gains tax changes — what you need to know

Trudeau government pushing ahead with June 25 deadlineReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Finance Minister Chrystia Freel...

Source: Financialpost June 10, 2024

Why the Canadian dollar could be stuck in a 'low-for-long funk'

Rosenberg Research identifies the winners and losers for investors faced with a weak currencyBy Dylan Smith We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Why the Canadian do...

Source: Financialpost June 10, 2024

More young Canadians want homes and pets over marriage and kids, survey says

61% of Gen Z respondents would choose pets over children Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. With the high cost of living...

Source: Financialpost June 10, 2024

Will the Bank of Canada's interest rate cut spur the housing market?

Pent-up demand is expected to drive both sales and prices higherWhen the Bank of Canada cut its overnight lending rate by 25 basis points last week, the response from housing experts largely fell into two camps: those who believe that relaxing interest rates...

Source: Financialpost June 10, 2024

Bank of Canada first in the G7 to cut interest rates — what happens next?

FP Video talks to a leading economist and mortgage expert about what this means for CanadiansThe Bank of Canada was the first in the G7 to cut interest rates on Wednesday. FP Video talks to a leading economist and mortgage expert about what this means for th...

Source: Financialpost June 09, 2024

Bank of Canada's divergence from U.S. Federal Reserve puts loonie in spotlight

Falling Canadian dollar could stoke inflation, but central bank says those concerns are a long way off Get the latest from Barbara Shecter straight to your inbox Sign Up The Bank of Canada trimmed its policy interest rate by 0.25 per cent this week, b...