Canadians and Americans differ on what constitutes Olympic success
Following the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, a new two-country survey conducted by Angus Reid Public Opinion shows that Americans continue to be particularly demanding of their athletes, while Canadians have a different definition for success on the playing field.
The online survey of representative national samples [...]
Surprising new evidence on the impact of Canadian Dollar volatility
Manufacturing industries, along with the mining and oil and gas extraction industries, are—contrary to the conventional view—most likely to weather a volatile Canadian dollar because they have more ways to hedge against currency fluctuations. Service industries may be more exposed to currency volatility, since they have [...]
Statistics Canada report predicted visible minorities would account for one-third of the country's population by 2031
In the struggle to integrate newcomers to Canada, Quebec has distanced itself from other provinces with its hardline stand against religious face coverings, which is likely to earn it a reputation as either a far-sighted pioneer or intolerant loner.
Provincial [...]
Wildlife collisions are a real worry for Canadian drivers
From St. John’s to Victoria, Canada is certainly known for its unique and picturesque landscapes. We are one of a handful of countries where people and wild animals live side by side, usually quite peacefully. However, when those people are behind the wheel of a car, that [...]
Canada's recovering economy continued to churn out new jobs
Canada’s recovering economy continued to churn out new jobs last month, adding 60,000 full-time positions — mostly in the public sector and many filled by men aged 55 or more. It’s the February unemployment rate of 8.2 per cent was the lowest reported by Statistics Canada since last [...]
Consumer confidence may be turning the corner
The latest results from TNS Canadian Facts’ Consumer Confidence Index suggest that Canadians are becoming ever-so-slightly more confident in the Canadian economy. They are not only feeling a bit better about the current economic situation but concern about the future may also be abating. Overall, the index continued to [...]
Random breath tests could be a reality for Canadian drivers
Canada’s federal justice department is investigating the idea of imposing random breathalyzer tests. Currently, a federal discussion paper explores the benefits of random breathalyzer tests. So far, 22 European countries use the random tests, and say drinking and driving numbers are down dramatically.
As it stands right [...]
The New Housing Price Index rose 0.4% in January, registering the same month-over-month growth rate for the third consecutive month.
The New Housing Price Index rose 0.4% in January, registering the same month-over-month growth rate for the third consecutive month.
Between December and January, prices rose the most in St. John’s (+1.7%), followed by Winnipeg (+0.7%), and [...]
Ontario schools to teach Internet safety lessons
Ontario is changing the school curriculum to include Internet safety lessons. The McGuinty government has approved changes to the health and physical education curriculum for elementary schools to help kids better protect themselves online.
Starting next fall, there will be specific sections in the curriculum for Grades 4 and 7 [...]
The security and acceptance Canada offers were very important to us
When Edmond began a serious search for a new country, the young Albanian kept reminding himself it would not be easy to start a new life, search for a new job and adapt to a new culture. While he kept preparing himself for the changes, [...]
