Economic uncertainty and exchange rates

Looking ahead, businesses of all sizes are searching for solutions to the numerous problems created by the general market turbulence.

Ontario BusinessCalling for apprenticeship reforms

It may seem odd to be speaking of workforce shortages today while so many people are concerned about the security of their current jobs.

Next election could be on Canada, climate change and the economy

If Stéphane Dion had had his way, the last federal election would have been a climate change election.

When cash becomes a risky asset

That we are in the deepest recession in decades is without question. However, prior to the recent equity market gains, it appeared that stocks were pricing in a depression, not a recession. Evidence continues to build that we are steering clear of a 1930s-style collapse.

Open For Business—an Ontario Government initiative

The Ontario government has an initiative underway entitled “Open For Business.

The man who might have saved General Motors

Bob Lutz, GM’s vice-president of global product development, stepped down from his esteemed position as GM’s vice-president of global product development on April 1, 2009.

Do you drive your vehicle for business?

Most insurance companies classify vehicle use into one of three categories — commuting to work or transit, commercial use or pleasure and errands only.