News Release Archive

Thursday, November 5, 2009
“Oil at $1,000 per barrel in 2030?” asks a recent PwC survey reporting on how transportation and logistics companies will evolve
Climate change, rising energy prices and increasing local sourcing are current and future challenges for the transport & logistics (T&L) industry, according to the new global survey: Transportation and Logistics 2030 by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Friday, October 23, 2009
Ontario enhances the digital media tax credits for large video game developers
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Canada is pleased to welcome some changes announced yesterday, October 22, in Ontario's Fall Economic Statement, which supports large, specialized video game developers that are developing eligible interactive digital media games in Ontario.

Thursday, October 22, 2009
Canadian CFA charter holders want more understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards: PwC Survey
With the January 2011 transition date for International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) looming on the horizon for all publicly accountable enterprises in Canada, a large proportion of Canadians who hold the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation indicate they favour the transition to IFRS (48%), but also say there is much room to improve their understanding of how IFRS will impact Canadian public companies.

Monday, October 19, 2009
Continued business optimism in Alberta; consumers see pros and cons: PwC Confidence Index compiled by Leger Marketing
Business confidence in Alberta has substantially improved for the second consecutive quarter, according to the latest PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Confidence Index compiled by Leger Marketing, indicating that business leaders continue to be optimistic about the economic conditions after the recent downturn.

Thursday, October 15, 2009
83% of Canadian energy companies have not reached the half-way mark for their IFRS conversions: PricewaterhouseCoopers
A survey of energy companies — both public and private — indicated that 87% will be adopting IFRS in Canada by the Canadian Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) deadline of January 1, 2011.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Retail exposed to changing shopping habits: Karabus Management predictions for who will survive
Today’s new retail reality has transformed the traditional relationship between consumers and retailers.

Friday, October 9, 2009
Putting people first: PricewaterhouseCoopers celebrates sixth year as top employer
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is proud once again to be named as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2010. This marks the sixth year in a row that PwC is recognized as a top employer.

Thursday, October 8, 2009
Canadian private companies have had a reality check and are getting back to business basics: PwC study
The PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Business Insights® Survey 2009 reveals that the majority of Canadian private companies have fared better over this past recessionary year than one might have expected and are well positioned for the future.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Tacit knowledge is likely the largest, most valuable distributed database in any organization: PwC
For years, businesses have been groping for an answer on how to proactively unlock their biggest asset — the tacit knowledge that exists among their employees.

Monday, October 5, 2009
Slow third quarter recovery of IPO market driven by better fundamentals, PwC survey suggests
A slow recovery in the market for initial public offerings on Canada’s senior equity exchange in the third quarter has pushed the total new equity raised in Canadian public markets in the first nine months of 2009 to almost $1.5 billion.

Thursday, October 1, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers and Goldfarb, Shulman, Patel & Co. join practices
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) Canada and Goldfarb, Shulman, Patel & Co. LLP of Toronto are joining their practices effective October 1, 2009. Goldfarb, Shulman, Patel’s office at 400 Bradwick Drive will become PwC’s York Region Private Company Services office.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
PwC online magazine explores market drivers, confidence of Alberta businesses and practical advice on making sustainable change in organizations
Natural gas has long been the quiet driver of Alberta’s economy. And with the price of natural gas dropping to a seven-year low and inventories reaching a record high, many organizations – both public and private – are re-evaluating their long-term business strategies, according to the latest edition of PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) Doing Business in Alberta online magazine.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Financing not an issue for most Canadian private companies: PwC survey
Not all private companies have had a tough time accessing financing through this recessionary year.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Nine out of 10 Canadian university students concerned about the recession: PwC survey
Canadian university students have the economy on their minds as they head back to school.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Outstanding PricewaterhouseCoopers employees awarded with inaugural CEO Award for Ottawa
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada is proud to announce the recipients of the firm’s inaugural 2009 CEO Award for Ottawa.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Outstanding PricewaterhouseCoopers employees awarded with inaugural CEO Award for the Atlantic region
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada is proud to announce the recipients of the firm’s inaugural 2009 CEO Award for the Atlantic region.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Outstanding PricewaterhouseCoopers employees awarded with inaugural CEO Award for the British Columbia Region
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada is proud to announce the recipients of the firm’s inaugural 2009 CEO Award for the British Columbia (BC) Region.

Monday, September 21, 2009
Mean deal value in aerospace and defence sector declines 91% year-over-year
Economic instability has caused deal values in the aerospace and defence industry to plummet, according to the inaugural edition of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) LLP report, Mission control: Second-quarter 2009 global aerospace and defence industry mergers and acquisitions analysis.

Thursday, September 17, 2009
Deal activity in the Transportation and Logistics sector slowed dramatically in the first half of 2009, according to PwC
The economic downturn continues to negatively impact deal activity and deal value, according to a new PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP report.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Canadian retailers lose over $3 billion annually to crime: Retail Council of Canada, PricewaterhouseCoopers Survey
Despite challenging economic times and turbulence in both the domestic and global economies, results of a PricewaterhouseCoopers and Retail Council of Canada survey of medium and large retailers for 2008 show that Canadian retailers are continuing their vigilance against the influences of criminal activity.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Outstanding PricewaterhouseCoopers employees presented with inaugural Montréal CEO Award
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada is proud to announce the recipients of the firm’s inaugural 2009 Montréal CEO Awards.

Monday, September 14, 2009
Cash bonuses for CEOs at Canadian mining companies decline sharply
Despite a slowdown in the mining industry, the CEOs of these companies have seen year-over-year increases in salaries according to the 2009 Mining Industry Salary Survey, researched and produced by Coopers Consulting Ltd. (Coopers Consulting) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC).

Monday, September 14, 2009
Outstanding PricewaterhouseCoopers employees awarded with inaugural CEO Award for Southwest Ontario
PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada is proud to announce the recipients of the firm’s inaugural 2009 CEO Award for Southwest Ontario.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Outstanding PricewaterhouseCoopers employees awarded with inaugural CEO Award for the Alberta region
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada is proud to announce the recipients of the firm’s inaugural 2009 CEO Award for the Alberta region.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Outstanding PricewaterhouseCoopers employees awarded with inaugural CEO Award for the GTA
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada is proud to announce the recipients of the firm’s inaugural 2009 CEO Award for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Deal value in the global metals sector on pace to exceed 2008 totals by 85%, says PricewaterhouseCoopers
The number of deals announced in the global metals industry during the second quarter of 2009 declined from the first quarter and remained far below the pace seen in 2008.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Canada’s forest and paper sector losses slowed in Q2 of 2009: PricewaterhouseCoopers
Canada’s forest, paper and packaging (FPP) sector continued to be negatively impacted by the global economic downturn during the second quarter of 2009.

Thursday, August 20, 2009
Michael Epstein joins PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Private Company Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is pleased to announce that Michael B. Epstein C.A. has joined the joined the firm’s Private Company Services (PCS) team of professional advisors.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Now more than ever Canadian energy companies must create strategic and integrated CSR programs to survive: PwC
Despite reports that more and more energy companies believe it is critical to integrate financial, social and environmental programs under the umbrella of corporate social responsibility (CSR) to ensure future growth, a recent survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and JuneWarren-Nickle’s Energy Group found just the opposite.

Monday, August 17, 2009
Limited buyers, scarce money: commercial real estate in tough times: PwC
Despite continued signs of “green shoots” in the macro-economy, there remains significant obstacles to recovery in the commercial real estate industry (CRE).

Thursday, August 13, 2009
Alberta businesses and consumers continue to be optimistic about the economy: PwC survey
The Alberta Business Confidence Index held steady at 103 in July, after crossing the 100 mark in May 2009, according to the Business and Consumer Confidence Indices survey from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Leger Marketing.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Growth prospects for Canadian private companies better than expected: PwC survey
Initial survey results from PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) Business Insights survey show that almost 60% of Canadian private companies are striving for growth in the next year, up from 55% in October of 2008. Furthermore, the survey shows that 61% of all companies expect their business to do better in the next 12 months, up significantly from 44% in October of 2008.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Karabus Management announces key senior executive appointments
As a result of retailers’ increasing demand for its financial performance improvement services, Karabus Management Inc., a leading retail advisory firm and a subsidiary of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) in Canada, announced today that it has made three key senior executive appointments to help drive the firm’s future growth.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
70% of Canadian energy companies expect oil prices to increase over the next year: PwC survey
While 2008 was a year of two extremes, with oil and gas producers experiencing boom and bust all within 12 months and many responding by cutting their capital spending plans for 2009 anywhere from 25% to 35%, they still continue to plan for the future according to the Canadian Energy Survey released today by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and JuneWarren-Nickle's Energy Group.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Mining leader joins PwC’s Mining Centre of Excellence in Canada
PricewaterhouseCoopers is pleased to announce that Normand Champigny has joined the firm’s Mining Centre of Excellence in Canada. Normand is a geological engineer with 30 years of international experience in the mining industry, who has worked with leading consulting organizations in Canada and internationally on a wide range of mining projects.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Single IPO on the TSX breaks nine month drought, signals growing investor demand: PwC survey
A $500 million initial public offering by Capital Power Corporation in the closing days of June was the only new corporate issue to appear on Canada’s senior equity exchange in the second quarter of 2009 and the first corporate IPO on the TSX since the second quarter of 2008, the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) survey of IPOs on Canada’s equity exchanges has revealed.

Thursday, July 2, 2009
Going green in Canada is not all about spending money - you can make money: PricewaterhouseCoopers
Leading companies recognize that social, environmental, economic and ethical factors directly affect their business strategy and success. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), as sustainability becomes an integral part of the executive agenda, organizations need to find the right balance between generating profits and reducing the impact of operations on the environment.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Are Canadian companies ready for IFRS?
A survey by the Canadian Financial Executives Research Foundation and sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers, finds many companies racing to the January 1, 2011 deadline for transition to IFRS.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Global forest, paper and packaging earnings slide deep into the red: PricewaterhouseCoopers
The Top 100 Forest, Paper and Packaging (FPP) companies from around the world saw net income tumble from positive $13.8 billion in 2007 to record losses of $8.0 billion in 2008, the first time this metric has been negative since 1996, the date PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) began the annual PwC Global Forest, Paper & Packaging Industry Survey.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
It’s all going digital: Canadian entertainment and media spending to shift dramatically over the next five years
In the current economic environment, sound risk management has become a key focus and necessity for private companies.

Thursday, June 11, 2009
Risk management is a competitive advantage for private companies, says PwC
In the current economic environment, sound risk management has become a key focus and necessity for private companies.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Survey shows Alberta businesses and consumers are seeing and expecting more improvements in economic conditions
For the first time since May 2008, the Alberta Business Confidence Index from PricewaterhouseCoopers conducted by Leger Marketing has crossed the 100 mark.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009
A spectacular and rapid decline for the global mining industry
While the 2008 revenues of the top 40 mining companies in the world is 3.7 times that of 2002, their reported robust net profit for 2008 of $57 billion is the first decrease since the start of the annual PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) survey Mine: Review of global trends in the mining industry.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Effective performance management practices drive superior performance
Do effective performance management (PM) practices drive superior performance? Absolutely yes, shows the results of a new survey from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in collaboration with the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa and the Canadian Advance Technology Alliance (CATA), titled, Performance management matters: Sustaining superior results in a global economy.

Monday, June 1, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers launches Doing Business in Alberta
To help Alberta companies yield savings and realize lasting value in a challenging economic environment, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) today announced the launch of Doing Business in Alberta, an online magazine that offers resources and practical steps for success.

Monday, June 1, 2009
Transportation and logistics M&A activity drastically slows in first quarter 2009, finds PwC
Deal activity dropped significantly during first quarter 2009 in the global transportation and logistics industry, according to a report released today by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP: Intersections: First-quarter 2009 mergers and acquisitions analysis.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Responding to climate change and other regulatory challenges is top concern faced by Canadian utilities sector: PwC survey
With climate change regulation in Canada in a state of flux, a new global survey from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) shows that 88% of Canadian utility companies believe that greenhouse gas (GHGs) regulations is the greatest issue facing the industry in the next five years.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
M&A activity in global metals sector experiences significant deterioration during first quarter 2009, marking its second consecutive quarter of decline, says PwC
The pace of global deal activity in the metals industry significantly declined in first quarter 2009 as falling end-market demand and weak commodity prices created a difficult operating environment, according to a report released today by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC): Forging ahead: First-quarter 2009 mergers and acquisitions analysis.

Monday, May 25, 2009
PwC goes green for third annual Green Week
The arrival of warm weather also brings a spring tradition at PricewaterhouseCoopers: Green Week.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Karabus Management 2009 Grocery Benchmark Study Reveals Key Opportunity Areas for Cost Reduction
Retail advisory firm Karabus Management Inc. (Karabus Management), a subsidiary of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Canada, today unveiled the findings of its recent Grocery Benchmark survey, which compared the operational performance and cost structures of more than 20 leading North American supermarket operators including five Canadian operations.

Thursday, May 14, 2009
Global forest, paper and packaging net income plummets 157%
The global forest, paper and packaging (FPP) industry experienced some of the heaviest losses in the entire history of the industry in 2008, taking a 157% nosedive on net income, with actual dollar figures dropping from a profit of US$14 billion in 2007 to a loss of (US$8) billion last year.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Creative, innovative thinking to reenergize the forest, paper and packaging industry
The global forest, paper and packaging (FPP) industry has been under pressure for years, long before the economic downturn.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Software CEOs resilient: PwC survey
While the CEOs of emerging software companies in Canada acknowledge the weakness in the overall economy and have made some changes to their business plans, their belief in their companies and their ultimate success is not shaken.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Excessive tax complexity hurts both small and large Canadian businesses: PricewaterhouseCoopers
In the current economic crisis, Canada has been acknowledged for its relative strength on fiscal performance and on financial regulation.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers tops list for outsourcing consultants
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), the global standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession, has ranked PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) first on its list of the "World's Best Outsourcing Advisors".

Tuesday, May 5, 2009
BC’s mining industry posted record performance in 2008: PricewaterhouseCoopers report
The British Columbia mining industry posted record financial results in 2008, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report, The Mining Industry in British Columbia — 2008, released today

Thursday, April 30, 2009
Canadian mutual fund investors find comfort in their advisors: PwC survey
Despite massive swings in stock markets and the economy, a new survey from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) shows that 73% of Canadians who own mutual funds believe they remain a good investment vehicle.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Private companies should consider estate freeze in tax planning: PricewaterhouseCoopers
With financial markets at record low levels and the economy at a virtual standstill, the value of investment portfolios and operating businesses have dropped significantly.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Senior executives to discuss Canadian tax system
On Thursday, May 7, 2009, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) will be hosting both the launch of its annual Total Tax Contribution study as well as a panel discussion with senior executives on the Canadian tax system.

Monday, April 27, 2009
Alberta business and consumer confidence improving according to the PwC Confidence Index compiled by Leger Marketing
In the past six months, businesses in Alberta have become more optimistic that we have finally reached the bottom of the economic downturn.

Thursday, April 23, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers recognized as a leader in information security and IT risk consulting
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) has been named a leader in the March, 2009 "The Forrester Wave™: Information Security And IT Risk Consulting, Q1 2009" report by Forrester Research.

Thursday, April 23, 2009
What does the future hold for private equity?
Volatile economic conditions and a reduction in available capital are reshaping the way the private equity (PE) sector operates.

Friday, April 17, 2009
Canada urgently needs to reinvest in the life sciences industry: PwC and BIOTECanada survey
Tight credit liquidity, scarcity of capital and the lack of a secondary market for debt are forcing companies to realize that access to cash is key to ensure the survival of their business.

Friday, April 17, 2009
Forest, paper and packaging industry deal values fall by a quarter: PricewaterhouseCoopers
According to a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), total deal value in the forest, paper and packaging (FPP) sector fell 23% to US$21.3bn in 2008, down from US$27.6bn in 2007.

Thursday, April 16, 2009
Develop a proactive relationship with your banker: PricewaterhouseCoopers
As private companies look to address their financing needs during the economic downturn, now is the time to develop a proactive relationship with lenders to avoid being squeezed by the credit crunch.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Running, walking, stories, birthdays and weddings: PwC staff did it all in the dark during Earth Hour
On Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 p.m. local time, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) offices and staff from across Canada participated in Earth Hour, a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) event designed to raise awareness about climate change.

Thursday, April 9, 2009
Financial reporting and accounting in a downturn: PricewaterhouseCoopers advises
Current market conditions have resulted in additional challenges for companies in preparing their financial statements and related disclosures, including asset impairments, valuation issues and liquidity disclosures.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Show me the money: Liquidity leads to opportunities, says PwC
The lack of confidence in the global financial systems is forcing financial institutions to be more cautious about lending.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Metals deal-making goes from steep to deep according to PricewaterhouseCoopers report
After forging ahead in previous years, metals industry deal-making fell away sharply in 2008 as world demand fell and prices plummeted, according to Metals Deals* 2008, PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) annual review of the metals industry.

Thursday, April 2, 2009
Flat-lined market for IPOs on TSX shows no sign of revival in first quarter, survey reveals
The market for initial public offerings on Canada’s senior stock exchange endured the first quarter of 2009 without a single offering of new corporate equity, a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) survey of IPOs on Canada’s equity exchanges has revealed

Thursday, April 2, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers ranked as Global Leader in Business Advisory Services and Management Consulting, according to Kennedy
Kennedy Consulting Research & Advisory, the leading research and advisory firm, has ranked PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) number one in Business Advisory Services and Management Consulting in its Global Consulting Marketplace 2008-2011 report.

Monday, March 30, 2009
Cash is king in a tight economy says PricewaterhouseCoopers
Tight credit liquidity, scarcity of capital and the lack of a secondary market for debt are forcing companies to realize that access to cash is key to ensure the survival of their business.

Thursday, March 26, 2009
Government and business leaders must work together to rebuild confidence in stakeholders: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
As the economic crisis bites, CEOs support government intervention, but are seeking more effective leadership, improved business-to-government collaboration and smarter regulation to improve the future prospects of the global economy, according to a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Wednesday, March 25, 2009
PwC tax professionals available to discuss pros and cons of sales tax harmonization as is likely to be announced in the Ontario budget
The Ontario budget will be delivered Thursday, March 26, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) tax and economic professionals are available to provide commentary and analysis.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Will a recession affect the value of my business?
With unprecedented changes in today’s economy and fluctuations in the financial markets, it is more challenging than ever to value businesses and other tangible and intangible assets.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers in Canada is turning off the lights to support Earth Hour
PwC offices across Canada will turn off the lights for one hour in support of Earth Hour, a World Wildlife Fund event designed to raise awareness about climate change.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Survival steps for retailers in today’s economic environment: Karabus Management recommendations
In order to help retail companies manage through the downturn, retail advisory firm Karabus Management, a subsidiary of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Canada, today announced critical next steps retailers should take in order to meet the demands of this challenging economic environment.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Net earnings for Canadian forest and paper industry drops even further in Q4 08: PricewaterhouseCoopers
The Canadian forest, paper and packaging (FPP) industry has not been immune to the economic downturn.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers and APP & Associates LLP join practices to serve Edmonton’s private companies
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) and APP & Associates LLP of Edmonton announced today that they will join their practices.

Monday, March 16, 2009
Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited's David Garofalo Named Canada's CFO of the Year for 2009
David Garofalo, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited, has been chosen as Canada’s CFO of the Year™ for 2009.

Monday, March 16, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers podcast series to help businesses manage in the downturn: pwc.com/ca/managinginadownturn
To help businesses learn how to manage through the downturn, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Canada announced today a series of podcasts that explores key issues affecting businesses and shares strategies companies can use to address them.

Monday, March 16, 2009
PwC donates more than $21,000 to support the professional development of charity leaders and teams across Alberta
Seven charities in Calgary and Edmonton have received up to $5,000 each as part of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada Foundation Leadership Grants program. The program supports the leadership and professional development of existing and emerging charity staff and volunteers—an acutely underfunded but critical area for non-profits.

Thursday, March 12, 2009
PwC donates more than $45,000 to support the professional development of charity leaders and teams across the Greater Toronto Area
Seventeen charities across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) have received up to $5,000 each as part of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada Foundation Leadership Grants program.

Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wind and solar powering renewables M&A activity says PricewaterhouseCoopers report
Strong M&A growth in the wind and solar power sector is adding to renewable energy deal momentum, according to a new analysis of deal making in the industry from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Aerospace and defence deals take a nosedive in 2008, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers report
Aerospace and defence (A&D) deal-making stalled in 2008 as companies and investors faced new market realities, according to ‘Aerospace & Defence Deals 2008’, the annual review of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the global aerospace and defence industry, by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Corporate sustainability reporting remains an issue for Canadian companies: PwC and FEI Canada Study
An overwhelming majority (90%) of Canadian senior financial executives consider reporting on the environmental and social impacts of their companies to be important.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
PwC donates $19,000 to support the professional development of charity leaders and teams across Southwest Ontario
Six charities across Southwest Ontario have received up to $5,000 each as part of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada Foundation Leadership Grants program.

Friday, March 6, 2009
Smaller, refocused sales force will enable pharma companies to create greater value for patients: PwC report
The current role of the pharmaceutical industry’s sales and marketing workforce will be replaced by a new model over the next 10 years as the industry shifts from a mass-market to a target-market approach to increase revenue, according to a new report published by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Thursday, March 5, 2009
Senior executives to discuss re-energizing the forest and paper industry at Vancouver conference
CEOs and senior executives from leading forest and paper companies in North America, Europe and Asia will share ideas for potential new industry revenue streams, environmental sustainability, and coping with the current economic downturn at the PricewaterhouseCoopers 22nd Annual Global Forest and Paper Industry Conference on May 14, 2009 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009
PwC donates over $163,000 to support the professional development of charity leaders and teams across Canada
Fifty-seven charities across Canada have received up to $5,000 each as part of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada Foundation Leadership Grants program.

Monday, March 2, 2009
A dismal year for junior mining: PwC survey
In contrast to the exuberance that characterized 2007, 2008 was a dismal year for junior mining.

Monday, March 2, 2009
Increasing cooperation in the mining sector between companies and aboriginal communities: A cultural event and discussion
On Tuesday, March 3, 2009, in Toronto, Ontario PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP and the PDAC Aboriginal Committee will be presenting the Path to Cooperative Success, a cultural event and discussion on the topic of increasing cooperation in the mining sector between companies and aboriginal communities at the 2009 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference.

Monday, March 2, 2009
Investment performance tops insurance risks
How the world has changed in 18 months. In 2007, the insurance industry was worried about over regulation, natural catastrophes and attracting management talent.

Monday, March 2, 2009
The year of the ‘no deal’ in mining sector says PricewaterhouseCoopers report
Following two years of record M&A activity, 2008 has turned out to be a year of extremes, according to Mining Deals* 2008, the annual review by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) of global mining sector M&A activity.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Bleak prospects in the pipeline for chemical CEOs
CEOs in the chemicals industry are less confident about growth prospects than ever, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) latest Global CEO Survey.

Friday, February 20, 2009
Leveraging the power of the smartphone for advertising
There is already a critical mass of smartphones in use Blackberry and iPhone to name a few.

Thursday, February 19, 2009
Dealing with your banker in a downturn: Be proactive says PwC
While the economic downturn is forcing private companies to address their financing needs, many are shying away from proactively communicating with their banker for fear that they may be squeezed by the credit crunch.

Thursday, February 19, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers celebrates 75 years of safeguarding Hollywood’s best-kept secrets
This year PricewaterhouseCoopers celebrates its 75th anniversary of counting the Oscars® ballots for the Annual Academy Awards on behalf of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Industrial manufacturing CEOs wary but still looking to new markets says PricewaterhouseCoopers
This time last year 86% of respondents to the PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) Global CEO Survey were confident or very confident about the prospects for increasing their companies’ revenues. This year, 64% expressed the same level of optimism.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Jewel in the crown: India spells opportunities for foreign engineering and construction companies
Engineering and construction (E&C) companies should look to India for growth as domestic markets contract, according to a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Oh Canada! We believe in our Canadian Banks
These days, it's not easy being a bank. Tight liquidity, large credit write-downs and sagging profitability have plagued the industry across the globe.

Friday, February 13, 2009
Despite current challenges global transportation and logistics leaders see light at the end of the tunnel
CEOs in the global transport and logistics industry are less optimistic about growing their business than they were last year, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Friday, February 13, 2009
Innovation critical to long term survival say auto industry CEOs according to PricewaterhouseCoopers survey
According to the recently published Annual Global CEO Survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in which 62 auto CEOs took part, 92% recognize that innovation is a critical ingredient for long-term survival.

Thursday, February 12, 2009
Confidence of consumer goods CEOs drop by half
Leaders of consumer goods companies are less confident than ever about boosting their revenues.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Pharma CEOs more confident than leaders of other industries
A third of pharmaceutical industry CEOs are very confident that they can increase their companies' revenues over the next 12 months, according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) 12th Annual Global CEO survey.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009
No silver lining for global metals CEOs says PricewaterhouseCoopers
A difficult economic climate, plummeting demand and lack of access to credit are just some of the difficulties facing global metal CEOs today.

Monday, February 9, 2009
Tough times for engineering and construction CEOs
CEOs in the engineering & construction (E&C) industry are significantly less confident about growth prospects, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers’ latest global CEO survey.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Typically Canadian: majority of CEOs ‘somewhat’ confident for revenue growth in future
Reflecting typical Canadian humbleness, the annual PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Global CEO survey has found that the majority of Canadian CEOs (59%) are ‘somewhat confident’ for revenue growth in the next year and 63% over the next three years.

Monday, February 2, 2009
Global M&A power deal numbers surge while values slump says PricewaterhouseCoopers
While the number of deals soared, the value of deals plummeted as companies faced the new reality of the financial crisis and, in key markets, adopted a ‘wait and see’ approach to big acquisitions.

Thursday, January 29, 2009
PwC acquisition invests further in sustainability services
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has acquired Sustainable Finance Limited, an international advisory firm focused on environmental and social risk management in the financial services sector.

Friday, January 23, 2009
PwC tax specialists available for budget commentary
The federal budget will be delivered Tuesday, January 27, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) tax specialists from across Canada are available to provide commentary and analysis. Our experts can help explain how the budget affects individual taxpayers and businesses across Canada.

Friday, January 23, 2009
REPLAY: PwC pre-budget media conference call: What could the budget bring?
To help formulate reporting angles and to gain a better understanding of the issues that will likely be presented in the upcoming Canadian federal budget, tax experts from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) hosted a pre-budget conference call today, Friday, January 23.

Thursday, January 22, 2009
Canadian car dealers staying put: PricewaterhouseCoopers / DesRosiers Automotive study
While 52% of car dealers in Canada believe the value of their dealership is decreasing, over three quarters are committed to staying in the industry and are pleased with the products they sell, according to the 2008 PwC Dealer Trendsetter Survey, an annual survey of new car dealers in Canada conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009
PwC hosts pre-budget media conference call: What could the budget bring?
To help formulate reporting angles and to gain a better understanding of the issues that will likely be presented in the upcoming Canadian federal budget, tax specialists from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) will be hosting a pre-budget conference call on Friday, January 23.

Monday, January 19, 2009
PwC named best Transfer Pricing team in Canada: World Finance Magazine
An independent world study conducted by World Finance, a leading global financial magazine, has recognized PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as the “Best Transfer Pricing Team in Canada” at their 2009 World Finance Awards.

Friday, January 16, 2009
Tumultuous path ahead for auto industry in 2009 says PricewaterhouseCoopers
Following a dispiriting end to 2008, many markets and car producers are expected to continue enduring a tough path in 2009.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Canada’s equity markets enter uncharted territory after six months of no TSX IPO activity
Without a single initial public offering on Canada’s senior equity exchange in the last six months, 2008 was the worst year for IPOs in the history of the annual survey of Canada’s equity markets by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the firm’s 2008 summary has revealed.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Outsourcing in a downturn: standing on the sidelines is not an efficient response, says PwC
Difficult economic conditions around the world have encouraged many organizations to look at alternative service delivery models like outsourcing and offshoring to address various short- and long-term business concerns.

Monday, January 5, 2009
PwC study recommends action be taken to drive the Atlantica Region’s forestry industry to forefront of renewable energy economy
Actions must be taken to implement renewable energy technologies in the Atlantica Region’s forest products industry, says a new report released today by the Atlantica BioEnergy Task Force.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008
PwC awards GTA Volunteers of the Year: $5,000 donated to winners’ non-profit organizations
Five staff members from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) offices of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) have been named Volunteers of the Year for 2008.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Maximize tax savings: PricewaterhouseCoopers’ top tips for private companies
As global economic uncertainty continues to loom, one thing is certain: Canadian private companies should not pay more tax than they have to.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
PwC study shows more dialogue needed between IT and sustainability functions
PwC launches a new study regarding the dialogue between IT and sustainability functions within organizations.

Monday, December 15, 2008
Survey unveils key steps retailers are taking this holiday season and in 2009 to combat current economic challenges
The macroeconomic environment is demanding CFOs of retail companies examine and adjust their financial and operational plans quickly in order to counteract the dramatic decrease in consumer spending.

Thursday, December 11, 2008
Gold holding its own: PricewaterhouseCoopers survey
Despite current market conditions and commodity prices, 2008 was a strong year for gold. According to the annual PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Global Gold Price Survey, released today, the price started at US$846 on January 2 and averaged over US$800 for the year.

Monday, December 8, 2008
Best practices of leading grocery retailers drive enhanced financial results: Karabus/Willard Bishop study
In the battle to get ahead and compete, many grocery retailers are not making the tough decisions to differentiate themselves from the pack, according to a new study from Karabus Management and Willard Bishop.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008
PwC Calgary Volunteer of the Year honoured with a donation to his charity
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has recognized staff member Thomas Lui as the 2008 PwC Calgary Volunteer of the Year for his outstanding work with the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) Southern Alberta.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
PwC Edmonton Volunteer of the Year honoured with a $1,000 donation to his charity
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has recognized staff member Jason Kwong as the 2008 PwC Edmonton Volunteer of the Year for his outstanding work with the Hung Mun Athletic Club.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
PwC Maritime Volunteer of the Year honoured with a $1,000 donation to her charity
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has recognized staff member Valerie Lotherington as the 2008 PwC Maritime Volunteer of the Year for her outstanding work with the IWK Health Centre Foundation.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
PwC Saskatoon Volunteer of the Year honoured with a $1,000 donation to his charity
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has recognized staff member Glen Bailey as the 2008 PwC Saskatoon Volunteer of the Year for his outstanding work with the Canadian Crime Stoppers Association.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
PwC St. John’s Volunteer of the Year honoured with a $1,000 donation to her charity
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has recognized staff member Kimberly Fagan as the 2008 PwC St. John’s Volunteer of the Year for her outstanding work with St. Peter’s Anglican Church Youth Group.

Monday, December 1, 2008
PwC Vancouver Volunteer of the Year honoured with a $2,000 donation to his charity
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) recognizes staff member Rob Philipp as the 2008 Vancouver Volunteer of the Year for his outstanding work with Temple Sholom.

Thursday, November 27, 2008
Trend is increasing for truck manufacturers to address eco-friendly solutions
Public awareness around emissions, fuel consumption, and related changes in consumer behaviour typically are key market drivers for car manufacturers.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008
PwC Québec City Volunteer of the Year honoured with a $1,000 donation to her charity
PricewaterhouseCoopers has recognized staff member Valérie Nadeau as the 2008 PwC Québec City Volunteer of the Year for her outstanding work with Gîte Jeunesse.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008
PwC Ottawa Volunteer of the Year honoured with a $1,000 donation to his charity
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has recognized staff member Adam Nihmey as the 2008 PwC Ottawa Volunteer of the Year for his outstanding work with Prosperity™ Long-Term Care Fund.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008
PwC Southwest Ontario Volunteer of the Year honoured with a $1,000 donation to his charity
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has recognized staff member Steven Welker as the 2008 PwC Southwest Ontario Volunteer of the Year for his outstanding work with Community Justice Initiatives.

Monday, November 24, 2008
Corruption and bribery a significant problem for engineering and construction companies: PwC survey
While the prevalence of economic crime in the engineering and construction sector has levelled off in recent years, the industry still faces the significant problem of corruption and bribery.

Friday, November 21, 2008
Vancouver business leaders discuss how climate change brings opportunities and tax incentives
On Thursday, November 27, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) will be hosting local Vancouver business leaders to help them gain insight and clarity on the business impact of climate change, associated business opportunities and tax incentives, as well as how to deal with changing environmental responsibility and compliance.

Thursday, November 20, 2008
Electric vehicles sparking interest says PricewaterhouseCoopers
Due to the progress of enabling technologies and a host of positive drivers, pure electric vehicles are garnering plenty of attention from manufacturers and suppliers.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Third quarter global chemicals industry M&A activity surges despite volatile economic conditions: PricewaterhouseCoopers
Large deal announcements and aggressive deal activity during the third quarter of 2008 propelled the global chemicals industry to new M&A levels, according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report, Chemical Compounds: Global Chemicals Mergers & Acquisitions Analysis – Third Quarter 2008.

Monday, November 17, 2008
Canada’s CFO of the Year™ 2009 Award Nominations now Open
Nominations are now being accepted at www.cfoy.ca for the 2009 Canada’s CFO of the Year™ Award.

Monday, November 17, 2008
Deal value in the metals industry declines amid global financial crisis: PricewaterhouseCoopers
The current global financial crisis and economic slowdown contributed to a significant decrease in deal value in the global metals industry during the first three quarters of 2008, according to a report released today by PricewaterhouseCoopers: Forging Ahead: Global Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis - Third Quarter 2008.

Monday, November 17, 2008
Total deal value and activity in the global transportation & logistics industry expected to fall short of 2007 levels: PricewaterhouseCoopers
Levels of deal activity and total deal value in the transportation and logistics (Tand L) industry announced during the first three quarters of 2008 are not likely to surpass last year’s totals, according to Intersections: Global Transportation and Logistics Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis – Third Quarter 2008, a report released today by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Thursday, November 13, 2008
M&A in the industrial products industry suffers as global credit crisis stirs financial doubt: PwC survey
While M&A activity in the industrial products industry performed well during the first quarter of 2008, results from the second and third quarters indicate a downward trend for most sectors, according to a series of third-quarter M&A reports released today by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Thursday, November 13, 2008
PricewaterhouseCoopers donates $10,000 while celebrating volunteerism: Winnipeg staff member honoured as 2008 National Volunteer of the Year
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada named its 2008 National Volunteer of the Year and presented a $10,000 award to his charity, Canodia. Gerry Valois, a director with Advisory Services of PwC’s Winnipeg office, was honoured for his dedication and enthusiasm as the founder and director of Canodia.

Thursday, November 13, 2008
PwC ranked top Financial Adviser for Canadian PPP projects
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada has been ranked the top Financial Adviser – Canada Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) from 2004 to October 2008, in terms of both number of deals and dollar volume, by Project Finance magazine.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Caution describes sentiments in the Canadian real estate market: PwC and ULI survey
While the US real estate market is bottoming out, according to the annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2009 report released by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI), Canadian real estate industry players are approaching 2009 with caution, but are somewhat more positive.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Changes still needed: Canadian tax system now ranks 105th in global tax survey
While Canada is gradually reducing its corporate income tax and embracing other positive tax system changes, its total tax rate rank has fallen from 99 to 105 out of a total 181 countries according to an annual study from the World Bank, IFC, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Paying Taxes 2009.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008
PricewaterhouseCoopers boosts support for Thomas Grandi’s world cup return
PricewaterhouseCoopers announced a new sponsorship arrangement today in Vancouver, BC with Canadian alpine skier Thomas Grandi (Canmore, AB), as he pursues a return to competitive ski racing this season and a medal at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Friday, October 31, 2008
PricewaterhouseCoopers volunteers bring valuable professional skills to non-profit boards
The growing demand for strong leadership and governance in non-profit organizations is encouraging PricewaterhouseCoopers employees to lend their expertise around the boardroom table.

Thursday, October 30, 2008
Time of uncertainty is time of opportunity for private equity, says PricewaterhouseCoopers
A new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) highlights the need for private equity firms to diversify and differentiate their businesses in these times of uncertainty and outlines the key challenges the industry must address in order to respond to today’s contracted markets.

Friday, October 24, 2008
Private companies in Canada are playing the long game despite economic uncertainty: PwC study
Despite a downturn in markets and fears of a worsening economy, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)’ Business Insights® Survey 2008 shows that most private companies are sticking to their long-term strategies and taking a measured approached.

Monday, October 20, 2008
PwC celebrates fifth year as a top employer
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is proud once again to be named as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2009.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Karabus Management joins PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada announced today that it has acquired leading retail advisory firm, Karabus Management.

Friday, October 10, 2008
Construction companies need to manage the growing impact of international mobility
Over 90% of construction companies rank 'international mobility' — moving employees around the world for business needs — as important to their company's success, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers' (PwC) latest survey of construction companies around the world.

Friday, October 3, 2008
Canada's forest industry posts US$1.18 billion loss in first six months of 2008: PwC report
The PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Forest & Paper Industry Net Earnings Summary for the six month period ending June 30, 2008 provides a regional analysis of the sector's year-over-year financial performance.

Thursday, October 2, 2008
No TSX activity makes third quarter IPO market lowest on record, PwC survey shows TSX-V also lower
The downward trend that began more than a year ago in the number and value of initial public offerings on Canada's equity markets plumbed new depths in the third quarter of 2008 when not a single issue reached the TSX, the latest PricewaterhouseCoopers survey of Canadian equity markets has shown.

Monday, September 29, 2008
IFRS presents opportunities for efficient IT systems, businesses
The globalization of business has led to the need for a set of common, high-quality accounting standards.

Thursday, September 25, 2008
19 new partners and 27 new associate partners at PwC in Canada are focussed on your business issues
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is pleased to announce the admission of 19 new partners and 27 new associate partners to the Canadian firm.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Look before you buy: A Buyers’ Guide to Canada’s Sustainable Forest Products
The Forest Products Association of Canada and PricewaterhouseCoopers have developed a Canadian buyer’s guide for purchasers of wood and paper-based products.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Performance Management: A significant business issue
A new global research study is being launched today to develop a deeper understanding of leading practices in performance management and to establish whether there are links between the application of these practices and the performance of organizations.

Monday, September 15, 2008
How do private companies win the fight for talent?
The growing shortage of qualified workers in Canada is forcing private companies to work harder to get the right people in the right jobs – and place a higher priority on keeping them.

Monday, September 8, 2008
PricewaterhouseCoopers teams with UN High Commissioner for refugees to build schools for refugee children of Darfur
PricewaterhouseCoopers globally has donated more than $4 million to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to be used to build and operate schools for refugee children who have fled the conflict in Darfur.

Thursday, August 21, 2008
Establishing key performance metrics is critical for private companies: PricewaterhouseCoopers
According to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), private companies need to set up very clear and precise measures—or performance metrics—to succeed in bad times as well as good.

Thursday, August 7, 2008
Pharma 2020: companies will use virtual R&D to increase innovation and reduce commercial deficit
By 2020 the R&D process for life science companies may be shortened by two-thirds, success rates may dramatically increase, and clinical trial costs could be cut substantially, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers,

Thursday, August 7, 2008
PricewaterhouseCoopers leases 280,000 square feet to launch bcIMC's sustainable office development at 18 York Street in Toronto
PricewaterhouseCoopers leases 280,000 square feet to launch bcIMC's sustainable office development at 18 York Street in Toronto

Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Global Automotive M&A Deal Activity is Expected to Exceed 500 Deals by Year's End, reports PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Global automotive M&A deal volume in the first half of 2008 remains relatively strong based on data analyzed by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008
The active consumer becomes the “Selfsumer”: with advances in technology, advertising and shopping take on a whole new meaning
Consumers now prefer more ‘active’, creative types of entertainment, advertising and search functions, where they can participate in, and influence, the content as it happens, instead of simply viewing what is offered.

Thursday, July 31, 2008
E-discovery – involving the right resource?
With personal and business correspondence increasingly taking place through email and instant messaging, businesses are at a higher risk of facing serious costs and other challenges when caught in a legal situation.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008
The email inbox and instant messaging: potential money pits
Everyone’s email inbox and/or instant messenger (IM) log is like a treasure chest containing a wealth of information.

Friday, July 25, 2008
PricewaterhouseCoopers launches new Technology Forecast journal and companion website to deliver strategic content on emerging trends in technology
In order to provide insight and forward-looking perspectives that help organizations anticipate and manage technological change, a new publication from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) launched today, containing a comprehensive analysis of technology trends that are reshaping the way companies are doing business.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Mixed financial trend for global forest products sector continues
The world’s 100 largest forest, paper and fibre-based packaging products companies posted mixed financial results in 2007, reflecting the significantly different business and economic situations across regions.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Private companies can navigate the good, the bad and the ugly of an economic downturn
A little over a year ago, Canadian private companies were full of optimism about the strength of the Canadian economy and their business profitability.

Monday, July 21, 2008
Software CEOs cite intellectual property as driving force of business model
Intellectual property (IP) differentiates and distinguishes emerging software companies from their competition.

Thursday, July 17, 2008
Canadian emerging software companies successfully obtain financing despite decline in funding from Canadian VCs: CEO survey reports
Raising capital is often a challenging reality for Canadian emerging software companies.

Thursday, July 17, 2008
How do you build a software sales channel?
In any industry, making a sale is one of the most difficult, but most critical, aspects of being successful.

Monday, July 14, 2008
Aerospace and defence sector deals still soaring
The Aerospace and defence sector deals remain buoyant according to a survey released today from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC): ‘Flying High – Aerospace and Defence M&A’.

Friday, July 11, 2008
Student loan debt? Now forgivable via bankruptcy
If you have a large student loan debt that is more than seven years old, you can now have it forgiven by a bankruptcy, according to PwC's personal insolvency professionals.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Booming China construction market has many opportunities for both domestic and foreign contractors: PricewaterhouseCoopers
China’s booming construction market, China’s rising urbanisation, planned major infrastructure projects, the western development programmes and the revitalization of China’s industrial north–east, represent significant market opportunities and, in turn, profits for both domestic and foreign contractors, according to a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Building knowledge: China’s booming construction market.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008
A mobile device that provides everything you want and nothing you don’t: is this possible?
The best browser, the fastest email, access to Facebook, chat options, photos, movies…the list goes on.

Thursday, July 3, 2008
Perfect storm of factors pushes IPO market toward rocky shores
Battered by a perfect storm of negative influences, the market for new public offerings on Canadian equity markets fell to another record low in the second quarter of 2008, the latest PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) survey of Canadian equity markets has shown.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Construction firms should look eastwards as growth slows in mature markets
As the pipeline of construction projects comes under pressure in the mature markets of the US, UK and Western Europe, construction firms are increasingly looking to Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to diversify their opportunities, according to research launched today by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Friday, June 27, 2008
Momentum behind forest, paper and packaging deals set to continue driven by sustainability trends
Total forest, paper and packaging (FPP) deal values increased to US$27.6bn in 2007, up US$1.9bn on 2006, according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Branching Out report.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Two-thirds of world health leaders see problems with payment systems: PwC report
The way that healthcare is paid for is in flux as governments around the world seek ways to control costs without further compromising quality at a time when the needs of the aging population threaten to overwhelm health system resources.

Monday, June 23, 2008
Oil and gas has lots of opportunities for success, but not an easy venture: PwC report
Clearly the energy industry remains a cornerstone of the Canadian economy.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Canadian entertainment and media remains solid and profitable: PricewaterhouseCoopers
All segments of the Canadian entertainment and media marketplace will remain vibrant with steady revenues over the next five years, according to the latest PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Global Entertainment Media Outlook: 2008 - 2012.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Revenues soaring but with costs eating into margins, is this as good as it gets for many miners?
While the revenues of the top 40 mining companies grew by 32% in 2007, costs increased by 38% with the result of reduced margins, says a report release today by PricewaterhouseCoopers

Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Big income tax debt? You may need to go to court to get it cleared
If you have a large income tax debt, you might want to do something about it soon, according to personal insolvency professionals at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Global sourcing on the rise -- but costs not always clear and product safety still a concern
Global sourcing in the retail and consumer sector is thriving, but many companies are not particularly clear on their cost savings nor are they confident of product safety and other risks, according to a survey launched today by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Monday, June 9, 2008
PwC Calgary’s Nic Youngblud heads to Beijing
It’s not too often that someone can claim to have achieved a lifelong personal goal, but that’s exactly what Calgary resident Nicolas Youngblud has done.

Friday, June 6, 2008
Building on momentum, second annual PricewaterhouseCoopers Green Week
Building on last year’s success, PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada will once again hold its annual Green Week from June 9 to 13.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Survey shows Canadian retailers are taking necessary actions to combat theft: Retail Council of Canada, PricewaterhouseCoopers
With the growth of retail organized crime in the Canadian marketplace, the types of security measures being employed by retailers is also growing according to a new survey of medium and large retailers from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Retail Council of Canada.

Monday, June 2, 2008
Agrium Inc.'s Bruce Waterman named Canada's CFO of the Year for 2008
Bruce Waterman, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Agrium Inc., has been chosen as Canada's CFO of the Year™ for 2008.

Friday, May 30, 2008
Industrial manufacturing sector produces further growth
Deal making in the global industrial manufacturing industry is growing strongly and looks set to remain at high levels in both the short- and long-term.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008
New demands fuel old tech enhancements, reinventions
While many believe that there has been an alarming drop off in venture capital support for tech start-ups in Canada since 2001, the presence of significant numbers of innovative entrepreneurs in start-up, early-stage and established technology companies remains high.

Friday, May 23, 2008
Only 22% of Canadian banks well prepared to face risks
Banking industry concerns over the current market turmoil, notably the liquidity shortage and the crunch in the credit and derivative markets is leading to the fear that these strains will lead to a global recession.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Buy me! 95% of emerging Canadian software companies expect to be acquired
After five years, Canadian emerging software company CEOs are still facing the same challenges.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
BC mining industry posts strong earnings for 2007: PricewaterhouseCoopers report
The British Columbia mining industry posted strong financial results for 2007, driven by base metals prices and continuing strong global demand.

Monday, May 12, 2008
Canadian business tax system complex and costly, study finds
Canada’s business tax system is complex and costly, challenging the country’s ability to compete internationally, a new study by PricewaterhouseCoopers shows.

Thursday, May 8, 2008
BC Mining industry financial performance explored on May 13
PricewaterhouseCoopers will hold a news conference on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 to release the findings of a detailed survey on the overall performance of B.C.

Thursday, May 8, 2008
Currency issues plague forest and paper industry, but good news coming from southern hemisphere and emerging markets
Currency is one of the biggest issues facing the forest, paper and packaging industry around the world, in particular Canada and Europe.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Look before you buy: sustainability in the forest, paper and packaging industry
Buyers of wood and paper-based products are increasingly concerned about sustainability issues, leading them to consider factors beyond the traditional attributes of price, quality, service and availability.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Forest and paper conference to bring together over 400 industry leaders in Vancouver on May 8
Over 400 CEOs and senior executives, analysts, customers, suppliers and policy makers will meet to discuss the current challenges, emerging opportunities and other industry issues during the PricewaterhouseCoopers 21st Annual Global Forest and Paper Industry Conference on Thursday, May 8, 2008 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Monday, May 5, 2008
New awards promote Voluntary Sector financial reporting excellence
At a time when financial reporting is becoming increasingly important to organizations of all types and sizes, Ontario’s diverse and growing not-for-profit sector must keep up with the trend towards best practices.

Monday, May 5, 2008
New study to reveal the hidden tax burden faced by large Canadian companies
In a new study to be released on Monday, May 12, 2008, PricewaterhouseCoopers will reveal how Canada’s hidden corporate tax burden is impeding the country’s ability to compete on a global scale.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Author William Marsden wins National Business Book Award
This year’s National Business Book Award winner is William Marsden for his book Stupid to the Last Drop: How Alberta is Bringing Environmental Armageddon to Canada (and doesn’t seem to care) published by Knopf Canada.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
National seminar series: The greening of corporate finance -- developing long term corporate sustainability
The ability to understand, manage and communicate a company’s environmental, social and governance policies is a crucial aspect of business that can create competitive advantage.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Metals deals forging ahead to unprecedented levels Canada continues at a hectic pace
Deal making in the global metals sector soared to unprecedented levels during 2007 and is up 67% on the previous year, despite the impact of the credit crunch.

Thursday, April 3, 2008
2008 National Business Book Award finalists announced
The five finalists for this year’s National Business Book Award were announced today by co-sponsors PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and BMO Financial Group.

Thursday, April 3, 2008
Lowest in a decade, first quarter IPO market off more than 50%
The value of initial public offerings on Canadian equity markets fell to $148 million in the first quarter of 2008, just half of the value of new issues in the same period of 2007 and the lowest quarterly total in more than a decade, the PricewaterhouseCoopers survey of Canadian equity markets has shown.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Positive prospects for emerging nations bring challenges and opportunities for Canada
Long-term growth prospects for China, India and other so-called E7 economies (Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Indonesia and Turkey) remain upbeat.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Many, many, many Canadian mining deals in 07 although deal values are down
Mergers and acquisitions levels in the global mining market have reached unprecedented levels and a new era of super-consolidation begins.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008
PwC donates $23,000 to support the professional development of charity leaders in Montréal
Ten charity leaders in Montréal have received up to $2,500 each as part of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Leadership Grants program.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008
PwC donates $7,700 to support the professional development of charity leaders in Québec City
Four charity leaders in Québec have received up to $2,500 each as part of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Leadership Grants program.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Transparency and risk management ranked just as high as returns for investors: PwC survey
Transparency and risk management are considered by investors to be just as important as performance when deciding whether to retain their managers of alternative investments, according to a major new report on the industry by PricewaterhouseCoopers

Thursday, March 13, 2008
Canadian banks manage 2.2% growth in 2007 -- real test is on its way
According to Canadian Banks 2008, PricewaterhouseCoopers’ annual review of the banking industry, Canada’s big six banks combined 2007 net income was CDN$19.5 billion.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Alarmingly low awareness of REACH in North America: PwC survey
Despite a November 30 deadline for taking steps to comply, a new PricewaterhouseCoopers survey shows awareness of Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals is alarmingly low, especially in North America and outside the chemicals industry.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Canadian listings on AIM during 2007 decrease 46% after record year in 2006
The number of Canadian Initial Public Offerings on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange, decreased 46% during 2007, according to the 2007 Canadian AIM Survey released today from PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Thursday, March 6, 2008
Forest and paper CEOs to discuss top business issues at Vancouver conference
CEOs from leading forest and paper companies in North America, Europe and Asia will discuss the business issues at the top of their agenda and their future plans during a panel discussion at the PricewaterhouseCoopers 21st Annual Global Forest and Paper Industry Conference on May 8, 2008 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Delta accounting firm joins PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers announced today that they have reached an agreement to acquire chartered accounting firm Nurmohamed & Associates Inc. of Delta, BC.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008
PwC donates $15,000 to support the professional development of charity leaders across Southwestern Ontario
Seven charity leaders in Southwestern Ontario have received up to $2,500 each as part of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Leadership Grants program.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008
PwC donates $91,000 to support the professional development of charity leaders across the Greater Toronto Area
Forty-one charity leaders in the Greater Toronto Area (including Mississauga and Hamilton) have received up to $2,500 each as part of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Leadership Grants program.

Thursday, February 28, 2008
TSX-V junior mining sector continues impressive growth: PwC survey
It was another very impressive year for Canada’s junior mining industry on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V).

Tuesday, February 26, 2008
PwC donates funds to support the professional development of charity leaders in Calgary
Eight charity leaders in Alberta have received up to $2,500 each as part of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Leadership Grants program.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008
PwC donates funds to support the professional development of charity leaders in Edmonton
Five charity leaders in Edmonton have received up to $2,500 each as part of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Leadership Grants program.

Monday, February 25, 2008
PwC tax experts available for budget commentary
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow, Tuesday, February 26 and tax experts from PricewaterhouseCoopers from across Canada are available to provide commentary and analysis.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Auto manufacturers moving east face challenge of fraud
An increasing number of automotive manufacturers are setting up shop in Central and Eastern Europe yet even with the best preparation there are serious challenges that only emerge once the move has actually taken place—namely fraud

Wednesday, February 20, 2008
PwC hosts pre-budget media conference call: what could the budget bring?
To help formulate reporting angles and to gain a better understanding of the issues that will likely be presented in the upcoming Canadian federal budget, tax experts from PricewaterhouseCoopers will be hosting a pre-budget conference call on Friday, February 22.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Green movement offers significant market opportunities for the technology sector: PwC study
As public awareness and concern for global environmental issues increases, technology organizations are beginning to implement green initiatives to mitigate their impact on the planet.

Monday, February 11, 2008
Construction CEOs bullish for business growth
Construction industry CEOs from around the world are more confident about the future of their companies than their peers in other industries, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers 11th Annual Global CEO Survey.

Monday, February 11, 2008
Industrial manufacturing CEOs confident of business growth
The industrial manufacturing sector is optimistic about its future with 86% of executives confident of achieving business growth over the next 12 months.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Forest products industry CEOs return to basics in a changing world: PwC report
Forest, paper and packaging companies are adjusting to a changing business and consumer environment, according to the 2008 edition of CEO Perspectives, released today by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Monday, February 4, 2008
Tax time cometh: Tax efficient techniques to manage company car expenses
For many employees and self-employed individuals, cars are considered a legitimate and necessary business expense. However, the tax implications can be remarkably complex.

Thursday, January 31, 2008
Forest and paper executives and stakeholders to meet in Vancouver to discuss industry challenges, performance and new opportunities
CEOs and senior executives, analysts, customers, suppliers and policy makers will meet to discuss the current challenges, emerging opportunities and other issues at the top of their agenda during the PricewaterhouseCoopers 21st Annual Global Forest and Paper Industry Conference on May 8, 2008 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Thursday, January 24, 2008
Canadian CEOs lose confidence in short term growth
CEOs' confidence about prospects for short-term business growth dropped by almost half since last year and fears of a global recession is a major threat according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers 11th Annual Global CEO Survey.

Monday, January 7, 2008
Fourth quarter saves IPO market from record low
Fourth quarter activity in the resource sectors, with a single large mining issue in the closing days of 2007, pulled the Canadian market for initial public offerings above its lowest level in recent history, the annual PricewaterhouseCoopers survey of Canadian equity markets has revealed.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Auto companies still struggle with a move to Central and Eastern Europe
Moving to Central and Eastern Europe remains a major challenge for automotive companies, especially if little experience in cross-border M&A exists.

Monday, December 3, 2007
Canada's CFO of the Year™ 2008 Award Nominations now Open
Nominations are now being accepted at www.cfoy.ca for the 2008 Canada’s CFO of the Year™ Award.

Thursday, November 29, 2007
PricewaterhouseCoopers invests in StFX’s Schwartz School
Today, Dr. Sean Riley, President of St. Francis Xavier University and Andre Boudreau a partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers announced that the firm has donated $250,000 to the Gerald Schwartz School of Business and Information Systems.

Thursday, November 29, 2007
Room for improvement: Canada ranks 99th in global tax survey
While Canada ranks 99th out of 178 for its total tax rate and fairs moderately well in ease of paying and administering taxes, a new PwC-World Bank report says there is room for improvement in the country's corporate taxation system.

Monday, November 26, 2007
How much tax do Canadian companies pay? Find out at North American launch of Paying Taxes 2008
How much do companies actually pay in taxes? What is the administrative burden of complying with the tax system?

Tuesday, November 20, 2007
New media -- business’s best friend
As a business, knowing if you are doing the right thing to attract and retain customers has always been a challenge.

Thursday, November 15, 2007
J. Walter MacKinnon and staff join PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
In order to serve the varied needs of Prince Edward Island businesses and residents, PricewaterhouseCoopers today announce that J. Walter MacKinnon and his staff have joined PwC.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007
PwC demonstrates on-going commitment to building public trust as CEO opens TSX
One hundred years ago this month PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) opened its first Canadian office with two people on staff.

Monday, November 5, 2007
Despite US housing woes Canadian real estate remains upbeat
Leading real estate experts are predicting the US commercial real estate market will slow in 2008 and follow a similar pattern as the current residential market.

Thursday, November 1, 2007
Halifax’s Derek Cramm named a PricewaterhouseCoopers associate partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers is pleased to announce that Derek Cramm has been named an associate partner.

Thursday, November 1, 2007
Kitchener-Waterloo’s Mike Johnston named a PricewaterhouseCoopers associate partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers is pleased to announce that Mike Johnston has joined the firm as an associate partner.

Thursday, November 1, 2007
London’s Paul Coulter named a PricewaterhouseCoopers associate partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers is pleased to announce that Paul Coulter has been named an associate partner.

Thursday, November 1, 2007
PricewaterhouseCoopers CEO to open TSX on November 7
For the past 100 years, PricewaterhouseCoopers has been dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the Canadian capital markets.

Thursday, November 1, 2007
PwC Ottawa names one new partner and one new associate partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers is pleased to announce the admission of one new partner and one new associate partner to the Ottawa offices of PwC Canada.