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Canadian Tourism Industry Benchmark Study finds favourable performance compared with other sectors

In the hustle and bustle of the information age, with news and views cascading from the internet, the big picture can pass you by. However, the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has just published a new in-depth report on the state of the Canadian tourism industry in relation to other sectors of the economy to redress [...]

Home ownership getting more affordable: RBC

OTTAWA — Weaker home prices and lower borrowing costs are attracting buyers back into the housing market, according to a report Wednesday by RBC Economics.
“Declining costs of home ownership during the last year were driven by significant cuts in mortgage rates along with the federal government taking an active role in supporting the mortgage securities [...]

Falling prices in B.C.’s real estate market are levelling off

Plunging prices in B.C.’s residential real estate market are levelling off, according to the latest forecast issued by the British Columbia Real Estate Association.
“The majority of the decline in home prices has already occurred,” said association chief economist Cameron Muir, in a report released on Tuesday.
“Balanced markets are emerging in Victoria, Vancouver and the Fraser [...]