Industry

Less than half of SMEs are ‘very confident’ in their cyber defences: survey

The vast majority of Canadian companies have cyber security protocols in place, yet many still fall behind when it comes to testing their systems, according to new research from KPMG LLP. The Toronto-based firm’s 2021 Cyber Security Poll found that 94% of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) monitored for potential cyber attacks, but barely more […]

By Jason Contant | September 29, 2021

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Empty nest: How to talk to your clients about vacant home policies

Clients may need a vacant home policy for several reasons. “The most common one right now is people purchasing properties and looking to either improve them or completely rebuild,” said Rhys Doiron, group home & auto coordinator with Ontario brokerage Youngs Insurance Brokers. “Other times they’ve been inherited, or it’s a recreational property.” However, the […]

By Melissa Shin | September 29, 2021

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Buy or build: What surveyed Canadian businesses prefer

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) surveyed by KPMG Canada have identified organic growth as a top strategy, followed by digital technology investments.  Of the 505 respondents to KPMG’s Business Outlook Poll, nearly three-quarters (71%) identified organic growth as a top strategy, followed by digital technology investments. About half (46%) of Canadian SMEs polled identified mergers […]

By Jason Contant | September 29, 2021

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Enbridge says Line 3 ‘substantially complete,’ will be in service on Friday

CALGARY – Enbridge Inc.’s Line 3 pipeline replacement project, a critical piece of export infrastructure for Canada’s energy sector, will be in service on Friday. The pipeline giant said Wednesday the 1,765-km Line 3 – which will carry oil from Alberta to Enbridge’s terminal in Superior, Wis. – is “substantially complete.” “After more than eight […]

By Jason Contant | September 29, 2021

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