Merchandise trade surplus hit $3.1 billion in November

Statistics Canada says the country's merchandise trade surplus rose in November, despite disruptions caused by flooding and landslides in B.C.

Flood bites B.C. economy, rings infrastructure alarm bells

Economic growth in British Columbia will face erosion from recent floods and slides that crippled transportation links

Supply disruptions leading to continued inflation

Bank of Canada official says the central bank isn't sure when exactly supply-chain issues will work themselves out, which is clouding the outlook of when inflationary pressures should ease

Biden at Baltimore port, showcasing inflation fight

President toured the Port of Baltimore on Wednesday highlighting investments to reduce congestion

Inflation rate rises to highest level since 2003

The consumer price index in August rose 4.1 percent compared with a year ago

Gains from higher salaries may get eaten up by inflation

Wages are expected to go up in Canada next year, but workers are unlikely to get a real pay raise as inflation risks eroding salary gains, according to a new survey and data released Wednesday

Manufacturing sales fell 1.5 percent in July

Decline follows a 3.6 percent increase in June, Statistics Canada said

Canada posted $778M trade surplus in July

Surplus fell to $778 million in July as imports rose more than exports for the month, Statistics Canada said

Economists foresee modest damage to US economy from Ida

Hurricane Ida is sure to take a toll on the energy, chemical and shipping industries that have major hubs along the Gulf Coast

Economy grew in second quarter

Canadian economy appears to have bounced back after its worst two-month stretch since the start of the pandemic, eking out a gain in June and growth in the second quarter of the year