News Release Archive

Thursday, May 9, 2013
Forest products CEOs turn to non-traditional business models for sustainability and growth: PwC
After several challenging years, the world’s forest products sector is beginning to show signs of recovery, according to the forestry feature in PwC’s recent 16th Annual CEO Survey.

Thursday, May 9, 2013
Q1 M&A down 60% on previous quarter, but lively mid-market keeps volumes up: PwC - Plus: Canadian CEOs more bullish on acquisitions in 2013 than global counterparts
While mega-deals fell silent, mid-market activity took reign in the first quarter of 2013, according to the latest PwC Capital Markets Flash Report.

Monday, May 6, 2013
Sandra Pupatello returns to PwC as Director of Business Development and Global Markets
PwC is pleased to announce the return of Sandra Pupatello, former Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Trade, and 16-year Member of the Legislative Assembly, as Director, Business Development and Global Markets.

Thursday, May 2, 2013
Not selling out: PwC report shows that Canadian startups are staying put and looking to thrive
Finding a buyer is no longer a key exit strategy for Canadian startup CEOs, according to PwC’s Report on Emerging Canadian Technology Companies: A CEO Perspective.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Canadians struggling to stick to their ‘financial diets’: PwC - Survey shows that despite a resolve to pay down debt, consumers are not following through
Canadian consumers aren’t putting their words into action when it comes to shedding personal debt, according to the 2013 PwC Consumer Lending Survey.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Earnings down, but 2012 marks another prosperous year for BC mining industry: PwC survey
It was another thriving year for BC’s mining industry in 2012, including mineral exploration and development, despite profits being lower than 2011.

Thursday, April 25, 2013
Strong need to enhance internal audit capabilities in critical risk areas: PwC
Companies are aiming for higher performance to contend with the ever-changing risk landscape, but are not raising the bar on internal audit at the same pace.

Monday, April 1, 2013
Real estate up, mining at record low in uneven IPO market: PwC
For the first time in a decade, Canada’s normally bustling mining sector couldn’t muster a single Initial Public Offering (IPO) on either the TSX or TSX Venture exchange in the first quarter of 2013.

Monday, March 11, 2013
Forest products company CEOs foresee a bumpy year ahead, but expect long-term revenue growth: PwC
Forest, paper & packaging (FPP) CEOs are less confident about revenue growth over the next 12 months than their peers in other sectors, but are more optimistic about their company’s revenue prospects in the next three years.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Brookfield Asset Management’s Brian Lawson named CFO of the Year for 2013
Brian Lawson, Senior Managing Partner and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Brookfield Asset Management has been selected as Canada’s CFO of the YearTM for 2013.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Cautiously optimistic – words to live by for miners in 2013
After a slow and cautious 2012, mining M&A activity is expected to continue at a moderate and cautious pace in 2013 as metal prices stabilize and companies bet on a continued rise in commodity demand from countries such as China.

Monday, March 4, 2013
审慎乐观——2013年给矿业公司的建议
在经历了缓慢、谨小慎微的2012年之后，随着金属价格的稳定和公司大胆预计包括中国在内的一些国家对大宗商品的需求将持续上升，矿业并购活动将在2013年延续温和谨慎的增长速度。

Monday, February 25, 2013
Family businesses continue to thrive, but where’s the talent? - With growth potential on the radar – innovation and succession planning are a must
Sixty per cent of Canadian family businesses reported sales growth in the last year and in the next five years, 87% plan to grow steadily. However, securing talent to drive this growth is a challenge.

Sunday, February 24, 2013
Canadian banks strong in 2012 and heading towards a ‘new normal’: PwC
Canadian banks experienced another strong year in 2012 but they must address persistent regulatory reform and uncertainty, shifting consumer behaviours and the subsequent impact on growth in order to see strong results continue.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013
PwC selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2013 - Firm garners inaugural recognition for national diversity and inclusiveness programs
PwC was selected by Mediacorp Canada Inc. as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2013.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013
2012 Canadian M&A deal values reach post-crisis high: PwC - Canadian buyers busy both at home and abroad; Mega deals in energy and real estate lead the charge
Despite a 9.6% decline in deal volumes in 2012, the aggregate value of announced deals climbed 10.5% to reach its highest level since the market peak in 2007.

Monday, January 28, 2013
Social media not yet taking over in-store shopping, but integrated engagement crucial to creating value: PwC - Report demystifies the online shopper by analyzing myths of multi-channel retailing
Social media not yet taking over in-store shopping, but integrated engagement crucial to creating value: PwC - Report demystifies the online shopper by analyzing myths of multi-channel retailing

Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Canadian CEOs are more confident about the future than CEOs globally; Access to top talent remains a concern
Canadian CEOs are generally more confident of their revenue prospects and the economy in the short and longer term compared to their global peers, according to PwC’s 16th Annual Global CEO Survey.

Thursday, January 3, 2013
$1 billion surge redeems 2012 Canadian IPO market: PwC survey
A $1.3 billion surge of new equity issues in the fourth quarter helped turn around the 2012 Canadian IPO market and raises hopes for growth in 2013.

Thursday, December 20, 2012
Gold miners look to the bottom line for a promising 2013
Gold is the favoured commodity of 2013 with more than 80% of gold executives expecting to see a rise in the price of gold, according to the latest PwC Gold Price Report.

Thursday, December 20, 2012
黄金矿业公司寄望于前景光明的2013
摘要： 黄金是2013年备受青睐的商品，根据普华永道今日发布的最新黄金价格报告，80%的黄金管理人员看好黄金价格上涨。

Thursday, December 6, 2012
Canada’s CFO of the Year™ welcomes new 2013 Selection Committee members
Canada's CFO of the Year™ program presents its distinguished panel of business leaders from across the country which will review nominations and select Canada’s 2013 CFO of the Year™ Award winner.

Monday, December 3, 2012
Canada makes paying taxes look easy – Our tax system breaks into Top 10 global ranking according to PwC’s Paying Taxes 2013
This year Canada places 8th overall when it comes to its ease of paying taxes for businesses.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Stand up and be a part of it! PwC’s latest Corporate Responsibility report highlights the power behind working together
In celebration of the 26th annual National Philanthropy Day, PwC is proud to launch the 2012 Corporate Responsibility publication and share the inspiring story about Jaclyn Demianyk, PwC’s 2012 National Volunteer of the Year.

Thursday, November 8, 2012
Turning their vision into reality: Wattpad wins PwC’s 2012 Innovator of the Year Award
PwC is pleased to announce that Wattpad, a Toronto-based company which has created the world’s largest community for readers and writers, has been awarded the 2012 Innovator of the Year Award.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Most real estate investors and developers signal that ‘mediocre’ is the new ‘good’: 2013 Emerging Trends in Real Estate forecast
The Canadian real estate market is expected to remain steady with “modestly good” investment and development prospects across most property sectors for 2013.

Monday, November 5, 2012
Equity financing and market cap decline by more than 40% for TSX-V mining sector: PwC
With the Top 100 junior mines on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) facing decreases in debt and equity financing, miners must either reduce spending substantially or turn to alternative forms of financing for growth.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Stealing retailer’s thunder: PwC estimates Canadian retailers are losing over $10 million a day to shrinkage
Canadian retailers are losing about $4 billion a year to shrink, which equates to an average estimated loss of $10.8 million per shopping day, according to PwC’s 2012 Canadian Retail Security Survey..

Tuesday, October 23, 2012
All talk? Canadian companies realize the opportunity with mobile and social media but slow to capitalize on it: PwC
Eighty-one per cent of Canadian private companies say they want to grow and expand, according to PwC’s 2012 Business Insights Survey, released today.

Thursday, October 18, 2012
Trending down: Volume of Canadian M&A at lowest level since 2009
The volume of Canadian M&A is at the lowest level since 2009. Deal values are near 2007 record high but only because of Nexen / CNOOC proposal

Monday, October 15, 2012
PwC invests further in its sustainable business practices with the addition of Nelson Switzer to its team
Nelson Switzer, former CEO of asherleaf consulting inc. (asherleaf) , a leading sustainability and business management advisory firm, has joined PwC to lead the firm’s Toronto-based Sustainable Business Solutions (SBS) practice.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Toronto ranked #3 city overall in Cities of Opportunity study of economic leaders: PwC
Toronto finishes in third place in Cities of Opportunity 2012, dropping one place from last year in the fifth edition of a global study by PwC of 27 centres of finance, commerce and culture.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012
PwC recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2013
PwC was selected by Mediacorp Canada Inc. as one of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2013, marking the ninth consecutive year PwC has been selected for this prominent award.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012
PwC shows its commitment to cooperatives: 2012 International Summit of Cooperatives, October 8-11, Quebec City
PwC supports cooperatives, most notably in the financial, agricultural and insurance sectors. We share a set of core values focused on individuals, as well as a commitment to finding innovative solutions aimed at fostering sustainable development.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Sleepy Canadian IPO market belies pent-up demand: PwC
The market for initial public offerings fell quiet in the third quarter, but the background noise suggests that activity in the balance of the year could yet redeem a lackluster 2012.

Monday, October 1, 2012
Canada’s CFO of the Year ™ 2013 award nominations now open
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Canada's CFO of the Year™ Award.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012
PwC recognized as one of the Top Employers for Young People in 2012
For the fourth consecutive year, PwC was selected by Mediacorp Canada Inc. as one of the Top Employers for Young People.

Thursday, September 20, 2012
Market volatility slows M&A activity thus far in 2012
While global economic uncertainty and a drop in commodity prices has led to a marked slowdown in merger and acquisitions (M&A) in the first half of 2012, miners with cash are viewing it as an opportunity.

Thursday, September 13, 2012
Bumpy economy puts pressure on mining CEO bonuses
Canadian mining company CEOs saw their average total cash compensation decline in 2012, as average base pay rates remain flat from the previous year, but average annual bonus payments dropped, according to the 2012 Mining Industry Salary Survey by Coopers Consulting and PwC.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012
False bravado? Privately-held companies say business will get better over the next year but haven’t worried about the economy this much since ‘09
More than three-quarters of privately-held companies say that their business is going to get better over the next year, despite economic performance being their chief concern.

Monday, August 27, 2012
Manufacturers are less optimistic despite their projections for more investment and growth: Bets on foreign markets and energy investments as holding the key to growth
According to the PwC Manufacturing Barometer report for Q2 2012, manufacturers’ optimism about the Canadian economy dipped 22 points from last quarter’s high of 76%.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Bright spots in a slowdown: Canadian-led M&A in Europe hits a post-crisis high, Canadian middle market M&A surges ahead
Despite continued macro-uncertainty, Canadian companies were very active in Europe during Q2 2012, announcing $15.1 billion worth of deals on the continent—a post-crisis quarterly high.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Canadian IPO market still struggling in second quarter: PwC
The quarterly survey of Canadian equity markets by PwC revealed only two new issues on the Toronto Stock Exchange - both real estate trusts - leaving the Canadian market for initial public offerings (IPOs) stalled in the second quarter of 2012.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Canadians want convenient government eservices, with 62% preferring a single government ID card: PwC Citizen Compass report
Canadian governments, at all levels, are introducing or have already implemented austerity measures to reduce expenditures and a new PwC report finds that Canadians want government to also provide them with cost-effective and convenient electronic services (eservices).

Tuesday, June 12, 2012
PwC invites five of Canada’s top athletes to share Olympic insight with Toronto business executives and Boys and Girls Club
With less than two months to go until the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games, some of Canada’s top Olympic athletes spoke about their excitement and preparation at a PwC event today at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Internet access and TV subscriptions will spur Canada’s entertainment & media market to outpace the U.S.: PwC’s Global E&M Outlook 2012 - 2016
The Canadian entertainment & media (E&M) market will grow faster than the U.S. to 2016 primarily because of higher spending on Internet access and TV subscriptions, says PwC’s Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2012-2016.

Friday, June 8, 2012
PwC named National Sponsor of Women Presidents’ Organization
PwC has been named the official national corporate sponsor of the Women President’s Organization (WPO).

Friday, June 8, 2012
PwC named National Sponsor of Women Presidents’ Organization
PwC has been named the official national corporate sponsor of the Women President’s Organization (WPO).

Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Global mining industry cited record profits in 2011, while market capitalization fell by 25%: PwC report
In fact, only six companies out of the Top 40 global mining companies saw their market capitalization increase in 2011.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Canadian industrial manufacturers showing more optimism but slowdown in investment, growth projections
In a PwC barometer report for first quarter 2012, 76% of Canadian industrial manufacturers surveyed are optimistic about Canada’s economic prospects over the next 12 months, up 19 points from last quarter.

Friday, May 25, 2012
P&C Insurance mergers trend upward as companies jockey for position - Battle continues for distribution channels and scale to leverage efficiencies: PwC
While many of these deals were undisclosed, the majority of deal activity last year was driven by the brokerage and managing general agents (MGA) sector.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Pipelines, politics and price: Oil & gas producers call for a Canadian energy strategy to help them play on the world stage
According to a new oil & gas report from PwC, Canada needs a strategy to help it develop Western Canada’s energy reserves and to increase its stature as a global energy player.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
CEOs of tech start-ups say recruitment and retention is their biggest challenge – even more than making sales
Revenue is not the biggest concern for Canadian tech start-ups according to a report on emerging technology companies released today by PwC. For the first time, the 150 CEOs interviewed listed managing talent as their biggest issue.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Despite a strong dollar, mining continues resurgence in B.C.
According to a new report from PwC, revenues for British Columbia’s mining companies reached a historic high in 2011, reflecting the ongoing resurgence of mining in the province.

Thursday, May 10, 2012
Canadian forest product companies post improved Q1 results – all signs point to a light at the end of the tunnel for 2013, with Asia fueling demand
Preliminary results from PwC’s Net Earnings Summary for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 indicate that most Canadian forest and paper companies have posted improved results for the first quarter compared to the fourth quarter of 2011, but most reported losses which are well below the level of earnings posted for the same period in 2011.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Missing the boat: Canadian CEOs more reticent on R&D and innovation than CEOs globally
According to a global survey of CEOs, only 63% of Canadian CEOs expect to make changes over the next 12 months with respect to their research and development.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Surging Commercial Aviation Market Drives Record Year for Aerospace & Defence Industry: PwC
The aerospace and defence (A&D) industry experienced a strong year in 2011 thanks to the surging commercial aviation market, according to a new report from PwC.

Thursday, May 3, 2012
Forest products leaders to discuss new markets and explore opportunities for innovation and growth at PwC conference
Faced with an uncertain economy, new sources of competition and shifting customer demand, forest, paper and packaging CEOs are looking to innovation, new products, services and emerging markets to drive longer term growth.

Thursday, April 26, 2012
Energy and agribusiness sectors, Western Canada, big winners as Canada’s M&A up 24% in Q1 2012
Against a backdrop of the slowest first quarter of global M&A in ten years, Q1 2012 Canadian deal values and volumes were up 24% and 7% respectively compared to Q4 2011.

Friday, April 20, 2012
PwC recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2012
PwC was selected by Mediacorp Canada Inc. as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2012.

Thursday, April 19, 2012
Do Canadians want more electronic services from their government?
PwC is launching new research to see if Canadians are ready to receive more services and information electronically through their phones, computers and tablet devices.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Canadians cut back on big ticket items to reduce debt: PwC - Consumers heed Ottawa’s warnings; plan to delay purchases
Consumers heed Ottawa’s warnings and plan to delay purchases, according to the 2012 Consumer Lending Survey.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Economic uncertainty still seen as the biggest risk in 2012: PwC internal audit report
The new report examines the rising importance of risk management and the increasing expectations of internal audits’ contribution to the effort.

Monday, April 2, 2012
Poor first quarter casts shadow on 2012 Canadian IPO Market: PwC
One of the poorest quarters for Initial Public Offering (IPO) activity in recent history has left the Canadian IPO market struggling for traction, and the outlook for the balance of 2012 uncertain.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Thirty per cent of Canadian auto dealers will be out of the business or semi-retired in the next year
According to the 2011 PwC Automotive Dealer Trendsetter Survey, 30% of automotive dealers in Canada are expected to be out of the business or semi-retired in the next 12 months.

Thursday, March 15, 2012
With a multi-generational workforce, is Gen X getting the squeeze?
In this PwC report on workforce performance for the banking industry, the “quiet majority” of Gen X is among key areas of concern.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
PwC recognized as one of the Best Employers for New Canadians in 2012
PwC was selected by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for the first time as one of the Best Employers for New Canadians for 2012. This follows PwC’s most recent recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2012.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Savvy global consumers take control: Retailers lag behind
Today’s consumers are more empowered than ever before, with social media and mobile technology transforming the shopping experience.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
TD Bank Group’s Colleen Johnston named CFO of the Year for 2012
Ms. Johnston was named Canada’s CFO of the Year by an independent committee, chaired by Peter Dey, Chairman of Paradigm Capital, and composed of some of Canada’s most prominent business leaders.

Thursday, March 8, 2012
Budget 2012: The path is clear for transformational changes
According to PwC, Budget 2012 is expected to put forth changes to Canada’s Economic Action Plan to address its current fiscal situation and to enhance economic growth and create jobs.

Monday, March 5, 2012
2011 marked a near-record year for mining M&A, led by Canada, but Western miners are “playing it safe”
Despite a weak macro backdrop and falling commodity prices, 2011 saw more than 2,600 M&A deals worth $149 billion announced in the global mining sector.

Monday, March 5, 2012
Personal branding – The golden ticket for grads aiming to land their first job
The millennial generation (born between 1980-2000) are entering employment in great numbers and will form 50% of the global workforce by 2020 according to a recent PwC report, Millennials at work – Reshaping the workplace.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
PwC Canada launches new business publication, Up front
PwC has launched Up front, a new national publication to share strategic insights on business leadership to Canadian executives. The magazine features articles on prominent industry leaders and success stories.

Monday, February 27, 2012
2012 shaping up to be a demanding year for Canadian banks
While Canadian banks continue to be the envy of their global peers, regulatory demands and a fragile global economy will still make the next year a challenging one.

Friday, February 24, 2012
Canadian CEOs more bullish on expansion using M&A than G7 and US counterparts: PwC global study
A slower economy is not stopping Canadian CEOs from using mergers and acquisitions as a key growth strategy as their desire to expand into foreign markets grows.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Global Emerging Middle (GEM) is the next big market, to be over US$6 trillion by 2021
Globally, businesses are now looking at the ‘Next 4 Billion’ nations for growth; they include India, China, Indonesia and parts of Africa and Latin America.

Monday, February 13, 2012
Canada’s tax system well ahead of G8 and BRIC economies, places in Top 15 of global rankings
The Canadian business tax rate has been reduced to a low of 28.8% resulting in a total tax rate ranking of 39 for Canada out of the 183 economies.

Monday, February 13, 2012
PwC named a leader for financial consulting services
The report evaluates 10 global consulting firms with expertise in the business and technology industry markets. Firms are assessed upon two criteria: completeness of vision and ability to execute.

Friday, February 10, 2012
Canadian manufacturers kick-start 2012 with confidence and plans for capital investment
More than half of Canadian manufacturers surveyed in PwC’s fourth-quarter 2011 Manufacturing Barometer study feel optimistic about the prospects for the Canadian economy over the next 12 months.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Behind the Academy Awards® Tallies for 78 Years and Counting! PwC Preserves Hollywood’s Best Kept Secrets
PwC celebrates its 78th year leading the Oscars balloting process on behalf of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the Academy).

Monday, January 30, 2012
Macro-economic risk top issue with global banks: CSFI and PwC survey
The Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation ‘s Banking Banana Skins survey, produced with PwC, puts macro-economic risk at the top of the list of 30 risks to banks.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Despite economic concerns, Canadian CEOs are resilient and ready for growth
Nearly half (48%) of the 1,258 CEOs polled worldwide believe the global economy will decline even further in the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 15th Annual Global CEO Survey.

Monday, January 23, 2012
Sandra Pupatello joins PwC as Director of Business Development and Global Markets
PwC is pleased to announce that Sandra Pupatello, former Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Trade, has joined the firm as Director, Business Development and Global Markets.

Friday, January 20, 2012
2011 M&A transaction volumes hit all-time high in Canada
A Q4 report released today by PwC, points to deal values rising by 22% compared to 2010 and double the 2009 value tally.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Business needs to do more to manage deal risks in growth markets, urges PwC report
PwC analyzed 200 deals in growth markets to identify the root causes of problems, and suggests a number of measures corporations could take to manage the risk and boost their chances of a successful deal.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The scarcity of minerals and metals is a ticking time bomb for manufacturing: PwC
A majority of industries (77%) consider minerals and metals scarcity a pressing issue causing stress for their suppliers, according to a new global study of manufacturers from PwC.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Canadian IPO market struggles to hit $2 billion in 2011: PwC Survey
Only 2008 (57 issues for $700 million) and 2009 (28 issues for $1.8 billion) were lower in the past decade.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Big spending in 2012 for gold mining companies – dividends and acquisitions
According to PwC’s annual Gold Price Report, 80% of mining companies expect the price of gold to continue to increase in 2012, with the majority of respondents expecting gold to peak at $2,000 in 2012.

Monday, December 19, 2011
20 Reasons why Canadian capital markets were the place to be in 2011
PwC’s December Capital Markets Flash report sets out 20 reasons why Canadian markets were a great place to be during 2011.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011
December’s looming tax deadlines: PwC’s tax dos and don’ts before ringing in the New Year
As 2011 comes to a close, Canadians are wise to be mindful of looming tax deadlines and should take some available downtime during the holidays to tackle year-end tax planning.

Friday, December 2, 2011
Canadian manufacturer’s want to hire but can’t find the right people
Half of Canadian manufacturers who responded to PwC’s new third-quarter 2011 Manufacturing Barometer study said they expect positive hiring over the next 12 months.

Friday, December 2, 2011
Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales soar, but what does that mean?
The retail mayhem of Black Friday ended with the National Retail Federation (NRF) estimating weekend sales between Thursday and Sunday at US$52.4 billion.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Mixed reviews on how companies are dealing with white-collar crime in Canada
The perceived risk of cybercrime to Canadian organizations is on the rise according to a new report on economic crime from PwC.

Thursday, November 24, 2011
Historic shift: Canadians dealmakers, bullish on the US, overtake US with more cross border deals
Despite economic uncertainly in the US, Canadian firms are making M&A history this year by acquiring more companies south of the border than vice versa.

Monday, November 21, 2011
PwC expands eHealth capabilities with acquisition
The professional services firm PwC is pleased to announce the addition of expanded service capabilities in its Healthcare and Technology practices with the acquisition of JRS Partners.

Monday, November 21, 2011
Marc Vanasse joins PwC’s Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution team
PwC is pleased to announce that Marc Vanasse is the newest member of its Canadian National Tax Services (CNTS) group and the firm’s global Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution network.

Friday, November 18, 2011
Global forest products sector posted stronger revenue and profits in 2010, a significant improvement over 2009
The world’s forest, paper and packaging companies showed some recovery in their financial performance during 2010 following two previous exceptionally challenging years.

Thursday, November 17, 2011
Canada’s CFO of the Year™ welcomes new 2012 Selection Committee members
The award honours the quality, insight, direction and leadership of Canada's senior financial leaders. Nominations are still being accepted at www.cfoy.ca, and close on December 16, 2011.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Market cap is up 62% for the TSX-V mining sector, but volatility is here to stay
Market capitalization for the Top 100 junior mining companies on the TSX Venture Exchange grew to $20.6 billion in the 12 months ending June 30, 2011. This is a 62% increase from the same period in 2010, according to our latest study Junior Mine.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Occupancies hang on at 90% in commercial real estate markets coast to coast, but can the trend withstand another economic crisis?
For 2012, the Canadian real estate market recovery could taper off, only sustained by modest and “not stellar” income growth according to PwC and the Urban Land Institute.

Thursday, October 27, 2011
Ontario and Quebec losing M&A market share to Western provinces: PwC
According to PwC’s Q3 Deals Quarterly report on Merger and Acquisition (M&A), while Ontario and Quebec continue to be top investment destinations in Canada, each has lost market share to the western provinces over the past 10 years.

Thursday, October 27, 2011
Pension fund & bank M&A shelters Canadian M&A market from a severe downturn: PwC
The third quarter saw an uptick in Canadian M&A volumes and values by 8% and 1% compared to the same quarter last year, says PwC Canada in its Q3 Deals Quarterly report on Merger and Acquisition (M&A).

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Canada’s CFO of the Year™ 2012 award nominations now open
Nominations are now being accepted at www.cfoy.ca for the 2012 Canada's CFO of the Year™ award.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Despite economic slump, Canadian private companies more optimistic than ever; 82% plan to grow and expand over next 12 months, says PwC
Despite another slowdown in the economy, Canadian private companies are still aiming for growth and expansion. In fact, their confidence level is the highest it’s been since 2005. This year’s Business Insights survey showed that 82% of respondents are striving for growth compared to 66% last year.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Mergers and acquisitions and emerging markets top of mind with private companies this year: PwC
According to a survey of Canadian private companies, almost half (47%) of the respondents who plan to grow their business in the next 12 months, plan to do so through mergers (11%) or acquisitions (36%), showing an upward trend from last year.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Mobile computing and social media top the list of future technology investment for Canada’s private companies: PwC
Canadian private companies are optimistic about growth opportunities and are investing in mobile computing and social media to help them achieve their growth aspirations, according to findings from a PwC survey.

Friday, October 7, 2011
PwC recognized as a top employer for an eighth year
Mediacorp Canada Inc. has recognized PwC as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2012, for the eighth consecutive year.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Volatility slows IPO market recovery in third quarter, PwC survey shows
Unprecedented equity market volatility in the third quarter of 2011 forced issuers and investors to the sidelines and slowed the nascent recovery in the market for IPOs in Canada, the quarterly PwC survey of IPO activity shows.

Thursday, September 29, 2011
Canadians find the right balance of deal-making in China: PwC
Canadian entities have announced $1.42 billion worth of acquisitions in China over the last nine months, a 158% increase over annual 2010 dollars volumes, according to PwC’s latest M&A report to clients, the Capital Markets Flash.

Monday, September 26, 2011
Wealth managers not focusing enough on intergenerational wealth: PwC
According to a new survey, without client attention second generation families have only a 50 percent loyalty rate in North American, and in Asia this falls to 20 percent.

Thursday, September 22, 2011
RjR Innovations completes acquisition of QSO Business from PwC
RjR Innovations announces the recent acquisition of the QSO business and the QSignOn product line from PwC. This new product line will expand the depth and breadth of RjR’s Business Management Solutions (BMS) strategies.

Thursday, September 15, 2011
More Canadian mining CEOs join the millionaires club in 2011
Canadian mining CEOs are enjoying high salaries on par with 2010’s blockbuster year for compensation and there has been a rise in mining CEO millionaires this year, according to the 2011 Mining Industry Salary Survey by Coopers Consulting and PwC.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Blistering pace of mining M&A grinds to a halt after the half-year mark; Slowdown likely temporary: PwC report
According to PwC's mid-year Mining Deals update, signs point to a global M&A slowdown in the second half of 2011 after a strong start to the year.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Film forecast beyond festival and fanfare, PwC predicts a bright future for the industry
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is just days away, and the future looks bright for the film industry.

Monday, August 29, 2011
PwC accredited as Greenhouse Gas Auditor, enhancing its Reporting & Assurance services
The accreditation from ANSI recognizes that PwC has the resources, organizational structures, systems, and expertise to provide high quality greenhouse gas verification services to Canadian organizations.

Monday, August 29, 2011
PwC recognized as a global leader for its talent consulting services by IDC
PwC has been named a leader in the IDC vendor assessment of talent consulting capabilities: "IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Talent Related Business Consulting 2011 Vendor Analysis."

Thursday, August 25, 2011
Growing IT skills gap between post-secondary and on the job
Canadian emerging technology CEOs are finding it more difficult to add new qualified employees to their payroll, according to a PwC report.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Wilson & Partners LLP celebrates its 10th anniversary
Wilson & Partners LLP, the affiliated tax law firm of PwC in Canada, is proud to announce that it is celebrating 10 years of serving Canadian and international clients.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Canada flexes its M&A muscles; outpaces global in Q2: PwC report
Q2 saw 836 Canadian mergers and acquisitions (M&A) announcements worth close to US$57 billion—the strongest deal quarter in Canada since the credit crisis.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011
PwC expands its IT Consulting Services practice in Atlantic Canada
The professional services firm PwC is pleased to announce the addition of new service capabilities in Atlantic Canada with the acquisition of InfoTech Solutions in St. John’s and Moncton.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011
IPO market sees improvement in spite of choppy conditions, PwC survey shows
The market for initial public offerings in Canada picked up speed in the second quarter of 2011 but a series of economic uncertainties from Europe, the US and Japan held growth in check, the quarterly PwC survey of IPO activity on Canadian equity exchanges shows.

Monday, July 4, 2011
Bill McFarland Leads PwC Canada as new CEO and Senior Partner
Bill McFarland has been elected new Chief Executive Officer and Senior Partner for PwC Canada. He began his duties July 1, 2011 taking over from Chris Clark, who was CEO and Senior Partner from 2005-2011.

Monday, July 4, 2011
PwC ranked as a Business Consulting Leader worldwide
IDC, a leading consulting research and analytics firm, has rated PwC as a worldwide business consulting leader. Worldwide, PwC has been ranked with the strongest positioning in terms of strategy and is also judged by IDC to be growing faster than the overall market.

Friday, June 24, 2011
Canada an ‘underachiever’ in emerging BRIC market deal-making
Canada has been less acquisitive than most of its developed nation peers in the coveted emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC nations), PwC’s new Capital Markets Flash report shows.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Ontario health system is sustainable, but transformation required, says new citizens’ panel
A report released today shows that an informed citizen perspective brings new clarity to old debates and can help propose solutions to some of the major challenges facing Canadian health care.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Private companies being lured to emerging markets for its growing consumer base: PwC report
A PwC global report shows that private companies are being lured to emerging markets - but they are less interested in making goods in overseas than they are in selling them there.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Fast growth characterizes Canadian entertainment & media spending over the next five years, PwC’s global outlook report
The combination of new digital revenue streams and consumers who are willing to pay for content will result in higher revenues for Canadian entertainment and media companies through 2015, according to a global report released today.

Thursday, June 9, 2011
Canadian CEOs more likely to eye older workers as potential recruits
According to a new PwC report, the majority of Canadian CEOs (75%) are finding it a challenge to recruit younger employees.

Thursday, June 9, 2011
Hosting mega sporting-events speeds up regional economic development: PwC
According to a new report from PwC, investing in infrastructure required for mega-events can accelerate economic development in some host countries and regions by as much as three decades.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Top 40 global mining companies’ total assets could exceed $1 trillion in 2011
The top 40 global mining companies—including nine headquartered in Canada—increased their total assets to US$943 billion in 2010 and are poised to break through the US$1 trillion mark in 2011 driven by record levels of cash, and property and equipment on company balance sheets, according a new PwC report released today.

Monday, June 6, 2011
Big deals are back in the industrial manufacturing sector
A significant increase in merger and acquisition (M&A) volume and value in Q1 2011 signals a positive outlook for global industrial manufacturing (IM) deal activity.

Friday, June 3, 2011
Cyclist Ryder Hesjedal and Olympic speed skaters Charles and François Hamelin kick off Team PwC sponsorship program for Canadian athletes
Professional services firm PwC has announced a corporate sponsorship program supporting nine Canadian athletes.

Thursday, June 2, 2011
Metals M&A surges in Q1; Canada home to largest deal globally
The pace of Canadian metals sector deal activity rose significantly last quarter to levels last seen in the second quarter of 2007, according to a new PwC report.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Alberta’s business leaders positive about a Conservative majority government: PwC’s May 2011 Business & Consumer Confidence Indices
Alberta’s business leaders indicated a renewed sense of optimism in May 2011 with increases in both the current and future business conditions results of PwC’s Business and Consumer Indices.

Thursday, May 26, 2011
Opportunities in Europe for Canada amidst economic/political backdrop: PwC
In its latest Capital Markets Flash report, PwC discusses the potential impacts of continued political and economic divergence in Europe on Canadian capital markets and Canadian enterprises. The report sets out a contrarian view that Europe may be an attractive destination for investment.

Thursday, May 19, 2011
M&A activity in the Aerospace and Defence sector busiest in 30 years
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the Canadian aerospace & defence (A&D) sector exceeded expectations in the first quarter of 2011.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011
High crude oil prices and large investments in shale drive growth for oil & gas producers: PwC’s Canadian Annual Energy Survey
Higher oil prices and increasing production in unconventional oil and gas resources has significantly altered the global energy sector, according to PwC’s latest Canadian Annual Energy Survey report.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Global forest and paper industry starts to rally back after dismal few years: PwC
Today, PwC released key indicators for the health of the forest, paper and products industry that show the beginning signs of a return to full recovery, at its annual Global Forest and Paper Industry Conference in Vancouver, BC.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Lack of venture capital funding holding Canadian tech firms back from competing globally - Second straight year angel investors dominate funding for emerging technology companies: PwC
A report on emerging technology companies released today by PwC shows that for the second straight year, angel investors have taken over as the primary funding source for these companies.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
BC mining companies are riding the wave of strong demand and high commodities prices: PwC report
According to a new report from PwC, BC’s mining companies have rebounded from the global economic slowdown, turning in near-record results for revenues, net income and cash flows during 2010.

Monday, May 9, 2011
Media Advisory: PwC to release findings of annual BC Mining Industry Survey at news conference on May 10
PwC will release the results of its latest annual BC Mining Industry report at a news conference for media and industry representatives on Tuesday May 10 as part of BC Mining Week.

Thursday, May 5, 2011
Canadian construction projects to more than double within four years: PwC
Oil sands will help make Canada one of the fifth largest global construction markets by 2020.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Fierce competition over the world’s wood fibre supply set to take off: PwC
The demand for some types paper will decrease in the next decade but other uses for wood fibre will mean dramatic increases in global demand, according to a new report from PwC Global's firm.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
How digital-ready are you? PwC launches their Digital Readiness Assessment at Canada 3.0 2011
PwC announced the launch of its Digital Readiness Assessment (DRA) at the Canada 3.0 2011 digital media forum in Stratford, Ont. The DRA is a diagnostic business offering that helps companies to assess their current “digital state” and seek out new business opportunities to go digital.

Monday, May 2, 2011
Ontario tech companies top winners of PwC’s 2011 Innovator of the Year Awards
Two Ontario-based high tech companies are the top winners of PwC’s inaugural Vision to Reality Awards program that celebrates growth and innovation in Canada’s emerging technology sector.

Friday, April 29, 2011
Most Canadian private companies not embracing CSR
The majority of Canadian private companies have placed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) low on their business priority list, unlike their public counterparts. In fact, about half (48%) of Canadian private companies don’t have a CSR plan in place, according to a new PwC report.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
GTA could be a potential hotspot for Brazilian investors: PwC / GTMA report
A new report from PwC and the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA) indicates that Brazilian companies, particularly in the IT sector, could be a significant target market for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Friday, April 15, 2011
On a rally: strongest 1st quarter for Canadian M&A deals by value since 2007 however “this is a different market” says PwC
The past 90 days in Canada have resulted in over $50 billion worth of deal announcements - 81% higher than the first quarter of 2010 and in line with the Q1 2007 high.

Monday, April 4, 2011
Canadian IPO market recovery pauses in first quarter, PwC survey shows
The Canadian market for initial public offerings took a breather in the first quarter of 2011 due to geo-political risks and volatile equity markets, according to PwC’s survey of IPO activity.

Monday, April 4, 2011
Canadian forestry industry to continue consolidating in 2011
The Canadian market for initial public offerings took a breather in the first quarter of 2011 due to geo-political risks and volatile equity markets, according to PwC’s survey of IPO activity.The majority of Canadian and US deal-making in the forestry sector in 2010 involved pulp and paper companies in or coming out of bankruptcy protection and further consolidation is expected in 2011, according to PwC’s annual global forest, paper and packaging deals report Branching Out.

Friday, March 25, 2011
Geopolitical turmoil and inflation expectations yet to negatively impact Canadian debt markets; never a better time to raise capital in this country: PwC
Despite a slight increase in Canadian base rates and evidence of an uptick in inflation expectations, Canadian corporate bond yields remain extremely low - good news for Canadian debt markets, including the emerging Canadian high-yield market.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Budget 2011 calls for sustained low-tax environment and growth friendly policy: PwC
Today, Federal Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty presented the 2011 Federal Budget. The budget did not change corporate or personal tax rates, instead emphasizing “sustainable actions for long term prosperity.”

Saturday, March 19, 2011
PCL’s Gordon Maron named Canada’s CFO of the Year for 2011
Gordon Maron was named Canada’s CFO of the Year by an independent committee, chaired by Peter Dey, Chairman of Paradigm Capital, and composed of some of Canada’s most prominent business leaders.

Friday, March 18, 2011
Asset Management CEOs very confident of growth over next three years: PwC - Financial crisis and pressure on pension plans creates more awareness to save for retirement
A PwC global survey of asset management CEOs predicts a new a period of growth for their companies, fuelled by emerging markets, an aging population and a general heightened awareness among investors to put more away for their retirement.

Monday, March 14, 2011
Future of Canadian family business ownership in question: PwC report
Nearly half (49%) of Canadian family business owners have not chosen their next business leader exposing a lack of succession planning, according to the Canadian results of PwC’s latest Global Family Business Survey.

Monday, March 7, 2011
Pharmaceutical supply chains are due for a radical overhaul, says PwC - New report outlines key changes in the way drugs will be manufactured and distributed
A new industry report from PwC outlines key changes in the way drugs will be manufactured and distributed.

Friday, March 4, 2011
2011 will provide opportunities for growth and innovation for Canadian Banks despite a changing and complex regulatory environment: PwC Banking Report
Canadian Banks 2011, a report released today by PwC, examines the industry’s performance in 2010 and discusses opportunities for both growth and innovation despite a changing and complex regulatory environment.

Friday, March 4, 2011
Aerospace and defence sector M&A deal value nearly doubles in 2010: PwC
Merger and acquisition (M&A) deal activity in the aerospace and defence (A&D) sector in 2010 bounced back from the 2009 low in deal value, according to the PwC Global report “Mission control 2010 annual and fourth-quarter review: Merger and acquisition activity in the global aerospace and defence industry”.

Thursday, March 3, 2011
China’s role in global mining M&A overstated – Canadian buyers top world: PwC report
In 2010, only 6% of global mining deals involved Chinese acquirers, compared to acquirers from Canada (36%), the United States (16%) and Australia (16%), according to PwC’s new Mining Deals report released today.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Nominations now open to Canada’s emerging technology companies for 2011 Innovator of the Year Award: PwC
The 2011 Innovator of the Year Award will acknowledge the Canadian company that has best demonstrated both the development of an innovative technology solution and the commercialization of that solution. The innovation must be new, unique and a ‘game changer’ - with demonstrated customer acceptance.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Canadian family businesses take ‘too little, too late’ approach to tax planning - Owners unknowingly leave high tax burdens on families upon death: PwC report
The majority of Canadian family business owners are not fully aware of the domestic and international tax obligations that will arise in their estate on the shares of their business, resulting in many passing on heavy tax burdens to their surviving family members at the time of their death.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Auto sales and profitability up for Canadian car dealers: PwC/DesRosiers report
This annual survey of new Canadian car dealers is conducted by PwC, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. and Seguin Advisory Services.

Friday, February 4, 2011
Canadian family businesses outpacing global counterparts: PwC report
Canadian family businesses have come through the economic downturn better than their global counterparts, according to a PwC global report. In fact, 66% of Canadian respondents say they experienced modest to significant growth in demand for their products.

Thursday, February 3, 2011
Canadians on the sidelines in cross border M&A with Brazil: PwC report
A report on Brazil by PwC’s Deals practice shows that Canada is largely missing out on opportunities with one of the world’s most promising emerging economies.

Thursday, February 3, 2011
The federal government should continue reducing corporate tax rates: PwC’s tax proposals for the 2011 Federal Budget
PwC has submitted its tax proposals to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty as part of his pre-budget consultations, including a recommendation that the federal government continue with the planned reduction of corporate income tax rates.