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April GDP and May GDP Estimate Released

Jun 30, 2023 | Economic News and Forecasts

Statistics Canada issued the GDP report for April today, showing no change from March. Note, however, that April saw the strike at CRA, and this pulled GDP down; without the strike, GDP would likely have increased again, by about 0.1%...


Inflation Slows in May, But Is It Enough?

Jun 27, 2023 | Economic News and Forecasts

Statistics Canada released the May inflation figures today. The headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.4% in May (vs. May 2022), down from April's 4.4%. However, excluding gasoline, the May increase was 4.4% following April's 4.9%...


Bank of Canada Boosts Bank Rate

Jun 7, 2023 | Economic News and Forecasts

In a move that caught several pundits off guard, the Bank of Canada (BoC) raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 4.75%. What was surprising was the timing - many felt that, while an increase was in the cards, it wouldn't happen until the July meeting...


2023 Spring Technical School – Better Than Ever

Jun 6, 2023 | General News

We promise not to mention the challenges of the past two years again, but we need to share with our members that our Spring Technical School exceeded attendance numbers from pre-pandemic days. We offered a full curriculum of 11 courses including both DHT Exam Prep/Exam and EHC Exam Prep/Exam.


President, Scott Suppes, AHC, hands over the reins to Rob Dippell

Jun 5, 2023 | General News

After serving for two terms as DHI Canada President, Scott Suppes, AHC, hands over the reins to Rob Dippell.


Q1 2023 GDP Surprise!

Jun 1, 2023 | Economic News and Forecasts

Statistics Canada announced the Q1 GDP results yesterday - GDP grew by an annualized 3.1% in the quarter (versus the estimate of 2.4% noted in the article below), driven almost entirely by January growth (revised upward again to 0.7%) - March was flat (0.0% change)...


Recruiting Tips for Improving Your Hiring Process

May 17, 2023 | General News

No hiring process is perfect. And many teams suffer the consequences of more than a few common recruitment mistakes. The tips below can help you avoid the pitfalls in the hiring process.


NEW Searchable Canadian DHI Certified Consultants Directory

May 16, 2023 | General News

Do you require the services of a door security and safety professional that you can trust? You'll find them all in our searchable Canadian DHI Certified Consultants Directory.


De La Fontaine Industries Welcomes Henry Schwetye to Its Sales Force

May 15, 2023 | People on the Move

DE LA FONTAINE Industries, a designer and manufacturer of steel doors and frames, keeps on growing in America. To build on this momentum, DE LA FONTAINE welcomes a very well-known sales representative in its sales force: Henry Schwetye, owner of the HORIZON GROUP STL, LLC.


CSDMA Annual Scholarship

May 15, 2023 | General News

The Canadian Steel Door Manufacturers Association is pleased to invite applications for their annual scholarship.


 
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