News Releases

- Three-quarters of high-net worth Canadians are either donating the same or more than before the 2008 recession

- They will be giving an average of $5,217 to charitable causes this year

- Health, children's charities and community projects are among their favourite causes to support

- Consumer spending expected to grow at a modest 2 per cent through the holiday season

- Lack of blockbuster items weigh on North American toy sales

- Promotional battle expected in the retail apparel space

Exhibition explores how period of radical change inspired the great artists of the 20th century; tickets go on sale Nov. 15

- Only one-fifth of Canadian investors are knowledgeable about ETFs

- However, sixty per cent would add ETFs to their portfolio after learning about their benefits

- Spending Spirit: Canadians' spending projected to climb for the third consecutive year

- Taking Flight: Largest spend and increase accounted for by holiday travel plans

- A Rewarding Spend: Rewards spending increases by 32 per cent from 2012