News Releases

- Real GDP growth of 3.5 per cent expected in 2014, 2.9 per cent in 2015 (Canadian real GDP growth of 2.3 per cent expected in 2014, 2.4 per cent in 2015)

- Energy sector remains key driver, and key risk

- Population growth similar to rates seen at height of pre-recession boom

- Real GDP growth of 2.3 per cent expected in 2014, 2.5 per cent in 2015 (Canadian real GDP growth of 2.3 per cent expected in 2014, 2.4 per cent in 2015)

- Housing market strengthening, particularly in Vancouver

- Real GDP growth of 2.0 per cent expected in 2014, 2.4 per cent in 2015 (Canadian real GDP growth of 2.3 per cent expected in 2014, 2.4 per cent in 2015)

- Stronger performance expected for exports and manufacturing

- Housing market remains strong in Toronto

- Prices in Florida and Arizona expected to increase steadily in coming years

- Canadians are the largest foreign buyers of Florida housing

- Residents spending time in Canada and U.S. face new government guidelines

Report shows deep gulf between the boom-time conditions in Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver, and the lacklustre activity almost everywhere else

Champions celebrated at special fifth anniversary conference and gala

- Thirty-nine per cent of small business owners have hired an employee with a disability, up from 29 per cent in 2013

- Almost 90 per cent of small business owners agree that workplace diversity is an asset but just 36 per cent report having a diversity program in place

- October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

- More than half of Canadians stayed on budget

- Overspending averaged $1,165, with vacations leading the way

- Result means some consumers will have to cut back on winter holiday spending