TORONTO – Out of nearly 16.3 million emergency room visits in one year in Canada, a staggering 1,267,736 patients (7.8%) were not treated because, due to the endless waits, they gave up and left. This is a huge number, marking a 35.6% increase, in 2024, over the previous year: a sign that Canadian healthcare is increasingly in a state of emergency, as highlighted in the report released today by the public policy think tank MEI (Montreal Economic Institute). →
TORONTO – La Bank of Canada ha effettuato il suo primo taglio dei tassi di interesse da marzo, abbassando il tasso di riferimento di 25 punti base, dal 2,75% al 2,5%. Varie le motivazioni che hanno portato la banca centrale canadese…
TORONTO – The Bank of Canada has made its first interest rate cut since March, lowering its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, from 2.75% to 2.5%. There were several reasons for Canada’s central bank’s decision, as explained today during a press conference held by the bank’s governor, Tiff Macklem, and deputy Carolyn Rogers. →
TORONTO – L’inflazione in Canada è aumentata ad agosto, ma è cresciuta meno di quanto previsto da alcuni economisti. Non si arresta, comunque, l’ascesa di prezzi…
TORONTO – Inflation in Canada increased in August, but less than some economists expected. However, the price rise continues. According to data released today by Statistics Canada (here the whole report), inflation for consumer goods and services, measured by the consumer price index, was 1.9% in August compared to the same month last year. Economists, as we said, had expected a slightly higher rate: 2%, up from 1.7% in July. →
