Calls to scrap "snack tax" on food items in Saskatchewan In the province, the NDP wants to eliminate the tax on grocery items like rotisserie chicken, granola bars and packaged salads Unemployment rate holds steady at 5% for fifth month, labour market resists slowdown Employment rose by 41,000 jobs in April, but with all the gains made in part-time work Economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.5% in Q1, StatCan estimate suggests The February figure came in lower than expected as wholesale and retail trade as well as manufacturing all contracted Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 4.5%, bumps up growth forecast for 2023 The central bank said that recent economic data is reinforcing its confidence that inflation will continue to fall in the coming months B.C. to boost minimum wage to $16.75 an hour, matches 6.9% inflation The government said the wage increase will benefit food service staff, grocery store workers, retail workers and others who were essential workers during the pandemic Federal budget 2023 includes $59.5 billion in new spending, looks to increase revenue Ottawa extends GST rebate boost offered in the fall to alleviate pressure of rising grocery prices Canada heading into 'mild recession' as tight monetary policy squeezes growth: Report Deloitte Canada's latest economic outlook suggests the recession won't be as deep as previously forecasted Manitoba to raise minimum wage to $15.30 in October under inflation-tied formula The increase in October will put Manitoba in the top three provinces when it comes to minimum wages Canada's annual inflation rate cooled in February Grocery prices remained elevated and outpaced overall inflation Death, taxes and shrinkflation Shrinkflation has bothered many people for a very long time. The taxman has given another reason why we should hate shrinkflation even more First Previous 10 11 12 13 14 Next Last
