The Briefs: Jobs climb in Canada, but not by much; BCE lays off 9% of its staff; Feds offer money for home affordability; auto theft summit; Bank of Canada says home affordability not in its control; home sales up in Toronto and Vancouver; cross-border fight over wine.

Wages aren’t rising enough to offset the cost of living.

Consumer and business debt levels cause a crunch: By The Numbers

What can businesses do in the face of high debt and flat sales?

Mental health is a problem for entrepreneurs.