Canada's political parties want to address the current cost of living crisis
The bank wants to increase its client base for its direct brokerage
The First Home Savings Account would allow Canadians under 40 to save $40,000 toward a home purchase
BMO's wealth management business earned $401 million in the quarter, up from $341 million a year ago
Mortgage debt, however, rose by a record $99.6 billion
The mandates at the banks follow announcements by Sun Life Financial Inc. and others
The preliminary estimate for July, however, suggests sales may have dipped last month
The social media platform aims for hassle-free online transactions and more monetization features
Headline inflation hit 3.7% in July — the highest year-over-year increase since 2011
The board's net assets for the quarter ended June 30 totalled $519.6 billion