| Dollar opens higher on jobs numbers THE dollar opened higher today after strong domestic employment data sparked speculation of an August interest rate rise by the RBA. news.com.au |
Crime statistics not accurate, Day suggests Treasury Board President Stockwell Day says the government will go ahead with its plan to spend billions for new prisons, suggesting statistics that show crime is declining in Canada are not accurate. cbc.ca |
June insolvencies increase 7% The number of consumer and business insolvencies across Canada totalled 14,418 in June, a 7.1 per cent increase from May's level. cbc.ca |
July bankruptcies fall sharply The number of insolvencies in Canada fell by 13 per cent in July compared with the previous month and by 21 per cent compared with the same month a year earlier. cbc.ca |
Global oil demand seen rising The International Energy Agency has raised its forecast for global oil demand this year and next following new data showing stronger-than-expected economic growth, especially inrich developed economies. cbc.ca |