One of the indicators or metrics we track to assess the condition of the labor market and, by extension, the broader economy centres on hours of work and …
Economy
The Housing Market is Ablaze
“Nothing short of spectacular.” “Home resales skyrocketed.” Those are the words the economists at RBC Royal Bank are using to describe the residential real …
Consumer Confidence Solid Through October
Consumer spending patterns lately are like a patchwork quilt. They always vary by region but the mosaic of rules and restrictions imposed by law makers trying …
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More Out, Fewer In
This is a subject we’re going to be capturing a larger share of our conversations in the months and years ahead. And it’s an old story. The topic is …
Changes in the Saskatchewan Workforce
The monthly job numbers are turning into a proxy for tracking how government rules around the pandemic are affecting business decisions. We got the November …
Estevan Plant Gets Nod in RBC Report
A new voice has been added to the discussion of carbon capture as a significant tool in transitioning the Canadian economy to lower carbon emissions. The …