Category: posthaste

Aug 23

Posthaste: Worker productivity is on the rise, but it’s not all good news

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Many employees are putting in more hours compared to last year Published Aug 23, 2024  •  Last updated 11 minutes ago  •  4 minute read People make their way to work in Toronto’s financial district. Canadian managers say they are seeing an increase in employee productivity compared to last year. Photo by […]
Aug 20

Posthaste: This sector of Canada’s economy is firmly in recession

Breadcrumb Trail Links News The blows keep coming for manufacturing Published Aug 20, 2024  •  4 minute read Canada’s manufacturing sector is on track to contract for a fourth consecutive quarter. Photo by John Mahoney / Postmedia Article content The Bank of Canada’s view that the worst is behind us was challenged recently by warning […]
Apr 27

Many Canadians are delaying filing their taxes out of fear of owing money, survey says

Article content An increasing number of Canadians have delayed filing their taxes because they’re worried about owing money this year, according to a new survey by H&R Block Canada. With less than a week to go before the April 30 deadline, 23 per cent have yet to file their taxes, according to the survey of […]
Apr 18

Posthaste: Outdated RRIF regime puts seniors at risk of running out of money before their time, warns study

Breadcrumb Trail Links Executive Summary Executive C.D. Howe study urges Ottawa to drop mandatory withdrawals C.D. Howe Institute report argues that current age limits and mandatory withdrawals on RRIFs mean that more seniors will have “negligible income from their tax-deferred saving in their later years.” Photo by Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and […]
Apr 17

Posthaste: Canada’s housing market is showing green shoots, but something is missing

Breadcrumb Trail Links Executive Summary Executive We’re back in a sellers’ market for the first time since April 2022 Home sales rose 1.4 per cent in March, following a 1.5 per cent advance in February, the first back-to-back monthly gains since the correction began. Photo by ASHLEY FRASER/POSTMEDIA Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products […]