Etiket: Bérubé
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] Radar deflation
Little change in the convergence of business and consumer views on a moderate recession, inflation returning to the Bank of Canada’s long-term target range…and the erosion of workers’ purchasing power…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] Rising Consumer Proposals
Insolvency was up sharply a month before the holiday season, on the eve of a recession which, however, should be small. Going forward, the strength of the job market remains…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] Shortage of pilots
The examination of the causes having caused sometimes major inconvenience to travelers during the holiday season should begin Thursday in Ottawa. Everything will then be inserted into a broader context…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] An employer-employee relationship under inflation
Inflation will continue to make its presence felt in the employer-employee relationship this year. Compensation and pension plans are in the spotlight. First, pension plans. Those with defined benefits got…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] The year of the CELIAPP
From a tax perspective, 2023 is the year in which the tax-free savings account for the purchase of a first property is introduced. The new account is aimed at home…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] Crypto regulation
After a rather disastrous year 2022 for the cryptosphere, 2023 will be one of regulatory tightening, even beneficial regulation. The mere presence of institutional investors in the universe of cryptoassets…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] Where it hurts!
The relative stability of inflation growth in November masks the lack of respite for households, which are facing persistent pressure on the grocery bill and the cost of housing. In…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] Biodiversity in opacity
On the day we celebrated the agreement on biodiversity crowning COP15 in Montreal, the firm KPMG noted a deficiency in terms of disclosure of the impact of our very large…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] The Fed Recession
The fight against inflation is tougher and longer than expected. The US Federal Reserve now subscribes to a key rate scenario above 5%. “Inflation data recorded so far for October…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] The Fed Recession
The fight against inflation is tougher and longer than expected. The US Federal Reserve now subscribes to a key rate scenario above 5%. “Inflation data recorded so far for October…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] Towards 40% of women on the Boards
New recommendations promote the presence of at least 40% of people who identify as women on boards of directors. We are a long way off. The milestone of 40% is…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] Towards 40% of women on the Boards
New recommendations promote the presence of at least 40% of people who identify as women on boards of directors. We are a long way off. The milestone of 40% is…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] Policy rate: let’s take a break
Everyone remembers this sentence from the Bank of Canada’s press release published on Wednesday: “Going forward, the Governing Council will assess whether it is necessary to raise the policy rate…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] Advantage to sellers
Real estate resale may have posted a 12e decline in 13 months as well as a record decline in November, nothing helps. Market conditions are still favorable to sellers, while…
[Chronique Gérard Bérubé] The great decoupling
Unemployment data released Friday shows a contrast between a labor market that has become erratic again in Canada and surprisingly strong in the United States. Is this going to result…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] Push to alternative lenders
Fewer potential borrowers meet the eligibility criteria. The perceived rise in interest rates pushes them towards “alternative” lenders, and they stay there longer. At the Canadian level, “alternative” lenders were…
MP Pascal Bérubé asks that Victor Lévy-Beaulieu be honored
Posted at 4:33 p.m. (Parti Québécois deputy Pascal Bérubé asks the Ministry of Culture to give the writer Victor-Lévy Beaulieu a grant equivalent to that which he was to receive…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] Difficult return to affordability
The return to affordable housing will not be so simple. “While lack of affordability is a widespread problem, there can be no single solution: providing financial assistance and building more…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] The gamma effect of financial advice
The value placed on financial advice remains recognized. As for advisors, however, they should note that so-called retail investors just give them a passing grade of 60% when asked if…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] Profit inflation in food
Sales inflated to inflation and an increased profit margin… Food stores have been accumulating profits at an accelerated rate since the start of the pandemic. Quarterly financial statistics for enterprises…