The Bank of Canada’s latest Business Outlook Survey suggests most Canadian corporations remain positive about business health and the economy despite the Trump-inspired turmoil south of the border. The survey, released this week, reports that business sentiment continues to be positive, supported…
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Experience Canada Through Movies
Perhaps you have not been to Canada but you have likely seen its stunning, diverse landscapes and character-filled cities in some of the biggest movies and TV shows. Canada is a great place to film movies and television shows because the costs are lower, the film industry labor force is exceptional …
Canada Remains Among the Happiest Countries in the World
Even with our neighbors to the south in turmoil, Canadians continue to be among the happiest people in the world. And new arrivals to the country are also happy about choosing Canada as their new home.
According to the World Happiness Report 2018, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Switzerlan…
Ultrafast Broadband Launching in Okotoks
BC Claims Fastest Growing Metropolitan Areas in 2018: Conference Board of Canada
Vancouver and Abbotsford-Mission are forecast to be the fastest growing census metropolitan areas (CMAs) in Canada this year, and Victoria is also expected to rank in the top 10, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s Metropolitan Outlook: Winter 2018.
“The pace of growth in Vancouver an…
Alberta’s Large Metropolitan Economies Bounce Back in 2018: Conference Board of Canada
Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta’s largest cities, are expected to regain economic strength after the oil price collapse of 2015-2016 slowed growth in both cities and across the province.
According to The Conference Board of Canada’s Metropolitan Outlook: Winter 2018, Calgary’s economy will grow…
New Conference Board Report Tackles Impact of NAFTA Termination
Many people are guessing whether the United States, or more accurately, Donald Trump will terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and what impact it will have on the Canadian economy. The Conference Board of Canada is the latest to weigh in on the discussion, with its recent repor…
Canadian Icon Viola Desmond Featured on New $10 Bill
The Bank of Canada unveiled the new $10 bank note featuring Viola Desmond during a ceremony at the Halifax Central Library on International Women’s Day. Once issued into circulation in late 2018, it will mark the first time that a Canadian woman is portrayed on a regularly circulating Bank of Canada…
Toronto Makes the Shortlist for Amazon’s Second Headquarters
Toronto, the capital of Ontario, Canada’s largest city and the fourth largest city in North America is the sole Canadian city to make Amazon’s top 20 cut for its second headquarters. Even USA Today recognizes the advantages Toronto brings to the table. Check out its article, “Will Amazon really…
Canada Has the Most Positive Influence on the World
A new Ipsos MORI poll of 18,000 respondents across 25 nations shows that an overwhelming majority (86%) of respondents agree that over the last year, the world became a more dangerous place. The good news is that people around the world see Canada as having the most positive influence on the world …
Happy Birthday Canada
Today, Canadians from coast to coast to coast are celebrating this great nation's 150th birthday. While there is no perfect place in the world, Canada comes pretty darn close. Happy Birthday Canada!
The Many Reasons I Love Canada
Guest blog by Michelle Schoffro Cook
There are endless reasons to love the country that celebrates its 150th birthday Saturday! Having lived in numerous of its provinces and traveled from eastern to western coasts of this wonderful country (with many stops along the way), I pared down my passions…
Canada Ranked Second Best Country in the World
Canada continues to satisfy with another high ranking in the Best Countries assessment for 2017. As it prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday, Canada ranked second to Switzerland and repeated its top two finish from 2016. Canada also ranked first in the “quality of life” category.
Best …
Canada Ranks 2nd in the World for Starting a Business
According to the World Bank's Doing Business ranking, Canada is the second best place in the world for starting a business. The 16th installment of the annual report analyzes the ease of starting and operating a business in nearly 200 economies. Canada also placed second in the paying taxes categor…
British Columbia Small Cities and Towns Score Big on Trivago Rankings
British Columbia’s rural towns dominated the Trivago Best Value index list for Canada this year, claiming five of the top 10 spots. The index ranks small cities and towns that combine great value for money with hospitality and vacation fun.
The index revealed that Hope and Smithers secured the …
Canada is 8th Most Valuable Nation Brand
Canada is making a name for itself on the international business stage, ranking eighth for the second consecutive year in Brand Finance’s Nations Brand 2016 Report.
While the United States is the world's most ‘valuable’ country brand, according to consultancy Brand Finance’s Nation Brands…
Brandon Looks Great in Conference Board Assessment of Canada’s Mid-Sized Cities
The Conference Board of Canada confirms that the City of Brandon’s diversified economy is expected to deliver solid economic growth in 2017 thanks to widespread gains across most sectors.
According to the Conference Board, real GDP is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2017 supported by increased ex…
Canada is Top Vacation Spot for 2017: New York Times
Looking for a great vacation in 2017? Look no further than Canada. It has been chosen by the New York Times as the number one place to visit this year.
According to the New York Times, Canada is “a world unto itself, with cosmopolitan cities, barely explored natural wonders and everything in …
Canada Chosen as Number 1 Travel Destination in the World for 2017
Lonely Planet, the world’s most successful travel publisher, has chosen Canada as the top travel destination for 2017. According to Lonely Planet, Canada has “dynamic cities that dominate global livability indices and a reputation for inclusiveness and impeccable politeness.” The ranking also ment…
Canada Ranks Second Among Sustainability-driven Investment Hot Spots
Site Selection magazine recently published its sustainability index of top locations and Canada is ranked second to Germany. According to the magazine, “this data-rich, one-of-a-kind index balances a number of factors comprising cleantech and green industry activity, energy awareness, the built env…
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