Source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/lower-canadian-dollar-won-t-slow-snowbirds-1.2549090
Article date: Feb 24, 2014
This article is showing how much money Canadians spend in cross border consuming and vacation spending. My article refers to snow birds as the people who migrate south, for all or a period of the winter. The majority of Canadians (80%) are just daily commuters, returning the same day from shopping or business. What was interesting to me is, the amount of money Canadians spent in Florida during 2012; this is the number one snowbird destination. The figure is $4.4 billion, and the "Toronto-Dominion bank says it expects Canadians will take three million
fewer trips to the U.S. this year and next. That's going to bring total
spending down by as much as $4.5 billion, the bank estimates"(CBCNews, 2014). So, if everyone who goes to Florida, could just stay home in Canada we could keep our spending locally. I know it's impossible to implement such a scenario, but it's strange when you see a deficit, and you are able to apply it to a corresponding industry/economy that could make up the difference.
Monday, February 24, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014
These companies want their staff to watch the Olympics at work
Source: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/career-advice/life-at-work/bonding-over-the-winter-games/article16803240/
Published Tuesday, Feb. 11 2014
Ah, the Olympics! A great time for countries to come together, and rally around their athletes. The article I happened upon, shows how amazing Canadians and Canadian businesses are during the Olympics. Three major sponsors of Canadian athletes, not only promote watching the Olympics, but also taking in as much as possible, on work time. If you happen to work for Royal Bank of Canada, Canadian Tire Corp., or Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., you could be doing just that. "Nearly every Canadian Tire office has set up a viewing lounge, where employees can catch CBC’s coverage of the Games while relaxing in beanbag chairs and enjoying refreshments. The lounges have also been decked out with Canadian flags and team gear"(Jared Lindzon, Globe&Mail, 2014). I really think this is great, it feels so good to unify ourselves and cheer for the home team. I would encourage you to have a look at the article and read some of the contests these companies held for employees to win a chance to go to Sochi, Russia. It is like 'social responsibility' for the employees. Well done Canadian Tire.
Published Tuesday, Feb. 11 2014
Ah, the Olympics! A great time for countries to come together, and rally around their athletes. The article I happened upon, shows how amazing Canadians and Canadian businesses are during the Olympics. Three major sponsors of Canadian athletes, not only promote watching the Olympics, but also taking in as much as possible, on work time. If you happen to work for Royal Bank of Canada, Canadian Tire Corp., or Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., you could be doing just that. "Nearly every Canadian Tire office has set up a viewing lounge, where employees can catch CBC’s coverage of the Games while relaxing in beanbag chairs and enjoying refreshments. The lounges have also been decked out with Canadian flags and team gear"(Jared Lindzon, Globe&Mail, 2014). I really think this is great, it feels so good to unify ourselves and cheer for the home team. I would encourage you to have a look at the article and read some of the contests these companies held for employees to win a chance to go to Sochi, Russia. It is like 'social responsibility' for the employees. Well done Canadian Tire.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Consumer debt snowballs to $1.4 Trillion
Source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/consumer-debt-snowballs-to-1-4t-1.2530528
Article Date: February 10, 2014
Hello everyone, I have a great article to share with you. The article explains where Canadians consumer debt is held at the present moment, and the cities and provinces that have the highest delinquency rate. I was amazed to find, we have almost double the credit card debt than what is owed on financed car loans.
The figure of $1.4 Trillion is slightly up from last years $1.3 Trillion. WOW! Where did we as consumers just happen to spend another $100 Billion? I wonder, is it because people are used to carrying debt and become accustom to living outside their means? It feels normal to some.
The Atlantic Provinces are second behind Toronto for delinquency rates. This means, the percentage of loans that have gone unserviced for 90 days or more. Edmonton gathered the greatest amount of debt in the run of a year, and the best province or the people who settle debt the easiest is, Quebec.
I really don't know how to comprehend all this information, but, we all carry a little debt from time to time. There are not many people who can say they paid cash for their house! The main theme is to stay within self-protecting limits. You are your own worst enemy! Protect yourself friends.
Article Date: February 10, 2014
Hello everyone, I have a great article to share with you. The article explains where Canadians consumer debt is held at the present moment, and the cities and provinces that have the highest delinquency rate. I was amazed to find, we have almost double the credit card debt than what is owed on financed car loans.
The figure of $1.4 Trillion is slightly up from last years $1.3 Trillion. WOW! Where did we as consumers just happen to spend another $100 Billion? I wonder, is it because people are used to carrying debt and become accustom to living outside their means? It feels normal to some.
The Atlantic Provinces are second behind Toronto for delinquency rates. This means, the percentage of loans that have gone unserviced for 90 days or more. Edmonton gathered the greatest amount of debt in the run of a year, and the best province or the people who settle debt the easiest is, Quebec.
I really don't know how to comprehend all this information, but, we all carry a little debt from time to time. There are not many people who can say they paid cash for their house! The main theme is to stay within self-protecting limits. You are your own worst enemy! Protect yourself friends.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Canadian retailers face tough sales and more layoffs this year, say analysts
Source: http://www.nb.dailybusinessbuzz.ca/National-Scene/2014-01-31/article-3598198/Canadian-retailers-face-tough-sales-and-more-layoffs-this-year%2C-say-analysts/1
Article date: January 31, 2014
This weeks article is somewhat tied together with my previous blog post. Last week I shared an article on the fluctuating dollar and the impact it has on industries. Here is the worst case scenario for retailers, analysts are forecasting a rough year due to the already slumping Canadian dollar. I struggle with the thought of the economy and how expendable some industries are. A few of the larger retail chains are announcing layoffs, specifically Sears laying off 2200 people and Best Buy laying off 950 people. The intensifying competition in the retail sector, which is already under pressure from a weaker Canadian dollar and the fallout of poor sales over the holiday season, has left them with no other option. They feel that making money is the top priority and cutting employment could make up that difference. This is only one change within one industry, but be assured that another industry is capitalizing or recovering at this very moment as well. I always feel bad for those who have lost work, but other industries are strengthening.
Article date: January 31, 2014
This weeks article is somewhat tied together with my previous blog post. Last week I shared an article on the fluctuating dollar and the impact it has on industries. Here is the worst case scenario for retailers, analysts are forecasting a rough year due to the already slumping Canadian dollar. I struggle with the thought of the economy and how expendable some industries are. A few of the larger retail chains are announcing layoffs, specifically Sears laying off 2200 people and Best Buy laying off 950 people. The intensifying competition in the retail sector, which is already under pressure from a weaker Canadian dollar and the fallout of poor sales over the holiday season, has left them with no other option. They feel that making money is the top priority and cutting employment could make up that difference. This is only one change within one industry, but be assured that another industry is capitalizing or recovering at this very moment as well. I always feel bad for those who have lost work, but other industries are strengthening.
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