Photo: The Canadian Press Experts say Canada’s plan to increase immigration may ease some pressures in the labor market, but bigger changes are needed to ensure new permanent residents are matched with the jobs that most need filling. With the unemployment rate at historic lows, many companies are “starved” for workers, and new immigrants will…
How Can I Protect My Children in Estate Planning?
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Which brand of car is most reliable? These are the most dependable vehicles on the market
Looking for a dependable vehicle? Kia, Buick and Chevrolet are some of your best non-premium batches, according to a new report from JD Power. The analytics company’s annual vehicle dependability study found 186 problems per 100 vehicles on average, a slight improvement from last year’s score of 192. A year-over-year improvement is expected as manufacturers…
Are Finance Stocks Lagging Manulife Financial Corp (MFC) This Year?
For those looking to find strong Finance stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Is Manulife Financial (MFC) one of those stocks right now? A quick glance at the company’s year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Finance sector should help us answer this…
Manchester City charged by the Premier League over alleged financial rule breaches
A Manchester City logo on the field at the Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, Britain, on Dec. 22, 2022.JASON CAIRNDUFF/Reuters The Premier League has referred Manchester City to an independent commission over more than 100 alleged breaches of finance rules since the club were acquired by the Abu Dhabi-based City Football Group. The referral came weeks…
How to Bootstrap a Nutraceutical Dropship Business
What Is Nutraceutical Dropship Business? A Nutraceutical Dropship Business is one of the most lucrative and hottest online businesses these days and it’s not surprising why. The practice of selling Nutraceutical Products, without having to prepare an inventory or stock them at a warehouse, makes dropshipping an appealing option for entrepreneurs. However, you can only…
Nearly a quarter of Alberta small businesses at risk of closure: CFIB
New data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) shows many Alberta small businesses have worsening optimism ahead of the new year, while nearly a quarter are risky closure. According to the CFIB’s small business recovery dashboard, 24 per cent of small Alberta businesses are at risk of closing their doors — the highest…
Employers added 517,000 jobs in January, surprisingly strong growth in the labor market
Comment on this story Comment The labor market expectations shattered in January as the economy added 517,000 jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.4 percent, a low not seen since May 1969, according to data released Friday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Job gains had been steadily dropping for months, but January’s stunning…