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Source: Financialpost August 30, 2024

As rates come down, five-year fixed mortgages vie for the crown

Robert McLister: Happy long weekend to floating rate holders as a Bank of Canada cut next week is virtually guaranteedA slew of fixed-rate mortgages got cheaper this week, including the uninsured four-year fixed and the insured one-, three-, and four-year fi...

Source: Financialpost August 29, 2024

RBC posts 'standout quarter' on profit beat, but CEO warns economic uncertainty lurks

Company records higher results in almost all segments Get the latest from Naimul Karim straight to your inbox Sign Up Shares of Royal Bank of Canada hit new all-time highs on Wednesday after Canada’s largest lender reported higher profits and beat ana...

Source: Financialpost August 29, 2024

Conservatives Gain in Tight BC Election Race as Rival Party Disintegrates

The political party that governed British Columbia for 16 years at the start of this century has withdrawn from its election after a collapse in its poll numbers.(Bloomberg) — The political party that governed British Columbia for 16 years at the start of th...

Source: Financialpost August 29, 2024

Housing market rebound likely a year away

Watch: Real estate expert John Pasalis provides an update on the state of Canada's market and how future interest rate cuts could affect itJohn Pasalis, president of Realosophy Realty, talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn and gives an update on the sta...

Source: Financialpost August 28, 2024

Air Canada offers rebooking flexibility for flights around possible strike date

Airline says progress has been made in negotiations with pilotsMONTREAL — Air Canada is offering passengers who have booked flights around the date of a possible pilot strike next month some increased flexibility in rebooking their travel. We apologize,...

Source: Financialpost August 28, 2024

Joe Oliver: The uncanny parallels between Trudeau and Harris

Each came to national leadership largely untested. They share the same views. He was sunny, she's joyful. Will she do better than he did?After receiving the backroom blessing of Democratic Party powerbrokers, Kamala Harris quickly closed the presidential pol...

Source: Financialpost August 28, 2024

Canada's struggling Flair Airlines in talks to restructure balance sheet

Budget carrier beset by aircraft repossessions, back taxes and a financial backer accused of fraudCanada’s Flair Airlines Ltd. is in talks to raise funds that would help ease the debt burden at the budget carrier beset by aircraft repossessions, back taxes a...

Source: Financialpost August 28, 2024

Sticking up for the CRA is getting harder and harder as ‘bad’ experiences proliferate

This section is Presented This section was produced by the editorial department. The client was not given the opportunity to put restrictions on the content or review it prior to publication. by BMO Global Asset Management BMO Global Asset Managem...

Source: Financialpost August 27, 2024

Posthaste: Poor productivity hits Canadians where it hurts — their paycheques

Problem is making is making Canadians poorer, says report We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Posthaste: Poor productivity hits Canadians where it hurts — their pay...

Source: Financialpost August 27, 2024

Business wary as Trudeau set to restrict number of low-wage temporary foreign workers

Some industries still struggling to find employees, groups say Get the latest from Naimul Karim straight to your inbox Sign Up Business groups are raising concerns about Ottawa’s decision to restrict the number of temporary foreign workers coming to C...