While Canadians agree about the importance of small businesses, there are a few things small business owners could do to earn even more local business. Canadians told us that by providing personalized service (21 per cent), increasing advertising (20 per cent) and offering competitive prices (19 per cent), small businesses could increase the likelihood of attracting their business. [Click on Pic to learn more]
Canada also faces stiffer headwinds, with the renewed slumps in the United States and Europe dampening non-resource shipments. Some softening in employment conditions and a more subdued housing market will contribute to the lower growth profile, though the buoyancy in resource-producing regions that is being underpinned by continuing large investments will remain an important contributor to growth. [Click on Pic to learn more]
Over the course of the partnership, the Winnipeg Jets and Scotiabank will provide a range of fan initiatives and community programs, including youth skill development and women’s hockey. Scotiabank will also expand the family of teams involved in the Scotia Skaters program to Winnipeg. Under this program, one young minor hockey skater from the community will have the chance to skate out with the team at every home game. [Click on Pic to learn more]
Scotiabank is proud to have been recognized by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) as Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Gold Level. Scotiabank is one of only four companies awarded with the distinction of PAR Gold by CCAB this year. [Click on Logo to learn more]
The wide selection of ETFs eligible for commission-free online trading covers a broad universe of sectors and investing themes and will be comprised of: 31 Claymore Funds, 8 iShares Funds, and 7 Horizons Funds. [Click on Logo to learn more]
Though fewer parents have purchased or plan to purchase it this year, stationary remains at the top of back to school shopping lists (85 per cent vs. 89 per cent in 2010), followed closely by clothing and then books (84 and 52 per cent respectively). While still fourth on the list, electronics are more popular this year for children heading back to school (19 per cent vs. 13 per cent in 2010). [Click on Pic to learn more]
The Forum, composed of 6-8 CEOs from each country, will provide recommendations to the President and Prime Minister on strategic priorities to advance the bilateral partnership and to strengthen international competitiveness. The Forum will be co-chaired by Mr. Waugh and Murilo Ferreira, President & CEO of Vale S.A. (Vale). [Click on Pic to learn more]
A cycle of severe droughts has led to a humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa, which includes Somalia, Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Uganda. It is estimated that nearly 11 million people have been affected, many fleeing their homes, and are now left with limited access to food, clean water and shelter. [Click on Pic to learn more]
Compete in the fastest marathon run by a mascot, vegetable, television character, or a parent and child (aggregate time) as the event seeks to raise more than $3 million for local charities. [Click on Pic to learn more]
The Scotia Moneyback Account offers customers one per cent cash back rewards on debit purchases and is a market first. The Scotia Momentum VISA Infinite Card offers more options and higher cash back on credit card purchases. [Click Logo to learn more]
From June through October (Breast Cancer awareness month), Canadians will be encouraged to dig to the bottom of their purses and pockets in search of all the loose change that gathers there. Pink coin wrappers will be distributed through Avon Brochures and will be available online to download at avoneverypennycounts.ca and willow.org. [Click on Pic to learn more]
Manitoba is expected to experience GDP growth averaging a solid 2.5 per cent in 2011-12. A diversified economy will ensure healthy contributions from a number of sectors including food packaging, machinery manufacturing, utilities and continued outperformance from its finance, real estate and insurance industries. Extensive flooding will severely dampen agricultural output this year, but re-development efforts related to infrastructure and property will provide some offset. [Click on Pic to learn more]
