All news from February 8, 2010

The Bank of Canada’s deputy governor said the central bank has no plans to further ease up credit, even though small business owners face a tighter lending environment as the recovery progresses.

Canada’s Competition Bureau plans to challenge what it calls “anti-competitive” rules imposed by the CREA on agents and consumers who list properties on its Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

Canadian contributions to RRSPs are likely to make a comeback this year, helped by a recovery in the stock market and a renewed focus on saving after the recession, a report by CIBC said.

Canada’s housing market is set to hit a new record in 2010, with low interest rates fuelling sales across the country, the Canadian Real Estate Association said.

Three times as many men than women feel they must buy their significant other a gift on Feb. 14, according to a new MasterCard Canada study.

Shares in Vancouver-based Teck Resources Ltd. soared Monday after China revealed the size of its stake in the company and ahead of the release of fourth-quarter earnings.

Ontario and Quebec were the only two provinces to see improving career opportunities last month compared to year-ago levels, according a monthly study released by an employment search engine website Monday.

Sino-Forest Corp. said it has finalized the nearly $200 million acquisition of Chinese forestry company Mandra Forestry Holdings Ltd., expanding its reach in eastern China.

The Canadian Auto Workers union is calling on the government to investigate plans by Xstrata to close its metallurgical site in Timmins, Ont., with the loss of hundreds of jobs.

The number of new housing starts rose in January in a further sign of strength in Canada's booming housing market.