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Thursday, October 30, 2025
The Bank of Canada reduced its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.25 per cent; the Bank Rate is 2.5 per cent and the deposit rate is 2.20 per cent.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Bank’s October rate cut reflects the growing realization that trade disruptions are not just cyclical, they’re structural. Sectors like autos, steel, and lumber have suffered sustained damage in 2025, which limits the effectiveness of monetary policy in stimulating demand. continue reading
Keep Staff Focused on the Details
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Consistent small victories – tackling cleaning projects one day at a time and ensuring your team is presenting the right image with every interaction – are how you preserve your reputation as a professional, high-quality establishment. Alternatively, if you start to let your standards slip, you’ll continually be playing catchup and risking letting your staff, and even yourself, fall into bad habits. continue reading
Businesses: Go online to register for a business number or CRA program account
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Starting November 3, 2025, registrations for new business number (BN) or Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) program accounts must be done online. The CRA is moving away from phone-based registrations, so if you call the Business Enquiries (BE) line to register, you’ll be directed to the CRA’s secure online portal Business Registration Online (BRO). continue reading
