Government footprint in Canada climbs to 44% of economy, new study shows
The analysis tracks consolidated public spending as a share of GDP from 2007 through 2024, the latest period…
‘Cautious optimism’: RBC says further BoC rate cuts likely won’t be needed
Canada’s economy entered 2026 on unsteady footing, but Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) economists argue that monetary policy…
Are AI layoffs in U.S. a wake-up call for the Canadian workforce?
Canada’s economic output shrank in the fourth quarter, marking the slowest pace of annual growth in a decade,…
Bank of Canada warns AI boom could leave smaller firms behind
In 2023, 98% of companies were defined as small, while medium‑sized firms accounted for another 1.5%. Just 0.3%…
Which departments were early adopters for ‘Buy Canadian’ rules? – National
Several Canadian federal departments say they had “Buy Canadian” policies in place before the mandatory date kicked in…
Here are the top 3 risks the Canadian economy faces in 2026
The economy faces several headwinds in 2026. (Credit: Justin Tang) The Canadian economy faced a number of headwinds…
Bank of Canada inflation fears seen overblown as cost pressures cool
Cost pressures fail to match central bank worries Those forces are expected to squeeze households through “pricier imports…
Canada avoids recession as GDP climbs in the 3rd quarter – National
The Canadian economy managed to avoid a recession in the third quarter, according to the latest report from…
Economists warn that Canada’s prosperity depends on productivity
The productivity fix for a new generation At the opening of the B.C. Business Summit 2025, economists Trevor…
Canada’s economy dodges recession but 2026 recovery still critical
That optimism leans heavily on CUSMA , which spares most Canadian exports from steep US tariffs, while critical…
Why Asia must become the next frontier for the Canadian economy
By strengthening ties with Asia, Canada would secure economic resilience and enhance its diplomatic leverage, navigating the shift…