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Consumer confidence falls for 2nd straight quarter says survey

Most Canadians surveyed did say they see good times ahead, but there was little agreement about when that will happen. Canadians grew even more uncertain about their finances in August as job losses mounted and the U.S. economy appeared to remain… Continue reading

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Canadians appear to be in a vehicle-buying mood

Canadian vehicle sales show 2nd monthly gain in a row Canadians appear to be a vehicle-buying mood, according to July figures in the latest Global Auto Report from Scotia Economics. It says Canadian sales advanced to an annualized 1.65 million units last month… Continue reading

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Canadians call for increased focus on domestic issues

Majorities in both countries say there is a need to concentrate on national problems and build up strength and prosperity at home. A new two-country opinion poll has found that Canadians and, to a greater extent, Americans, want their respective governments to… Continue reading

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Economy and jobs, not taxes are priorities for Torontonians’

The current candidates fighting for Toronto’s top job may benefit from focusing their campaigns

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Higher spending by Canadians abroad took Canada’s international travel deficit to $3.5 billion

Canadians travelling outside Canada spent $7.5 billion, up by 5.9%, the fastest increase since the fourth quarter of 2007. Higher spending by Canadians abroad took Canada’s international travel deficit to $3.5 billion in the second quarter, up $464 million from the previous quarter. This was the… Continue reading

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Confidence takes a dip as Canadians remain anxious about economy

Although a majority of Canadians think the national economy is in good shape, people are still anxious about the future Although a majority of Canadians think the national economy is in good shape, people are still anxious about the future and… Continue reading

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