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Ottawa consumers may be spending less, but local businesses are feeling more optimistic about 2024 than many of their counterparts across Canada, according to a new survey from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.&nbs
There will likely be more Canadians leaving the workforce than entering it over the next few decades as the country s senior population grows, according to new data from Statistics Canada. Experts say this will not only exacerbate existing labour shortages, but could result in higher wages for employees.