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Ontario Fall Economic Statement 2026: A Longer Road to Balance, a Bigger Bet on Investment

Ontario’s fall economic statement revealed a steeper-than-expected deficit for fiscal year 2026-27. The province’s shortfall is now projected at $16.9 billion, up from the $13.8 billion forecast in Budget 2026….

AI on the Horizon: October 2026

The budget bankrolling the AI for All strategy Canada’s latest AI news on the economy, society, and policy. In this issue of AI on the Horizon, we look ahead to…

GDP Flat Again in August

Real gross domestic product (GDP) was essentially unchanged in August, for the second consecutive month, as 11 of the 20 industrial sectors saw a decline or no growth. The services-producing…

Bank of Canada Raises Overnight Rate

The Bank of Canada raised the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.50 per cent, the Bank Rate to 2.75 per cent, and the deposit rate to 2.45 per…

Measuring Municipalities’ Absorptive Capacity—October 2026

Measuring Immigration’s Impact on Municipalities: The Absorptive Capacity Index Canadian municipalities differ in their capacity to successfully integrate immigrant populations. Identical levels of immigration can generate positive outcomes in some…

Inflation Stays Elevated in September, but Core Measures Remain Contained

In September, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.1 per cent year-over-year (y/y), which was higher than August’s 3.0 per cent increase. Gasoline prices rose by 6.1 per cent…

Neurodivergent Work-Integrated Learning—October 2026

Fostering Neurodivergent Talent: Participation, Barriers, and Experiences in Work-Integrated Learning This research examines neurodivergent learners’ experiences with work-integrated learning programs: learners’ awareness of programs and perceived value; participation rates; neurodivergence…

Labour Markets Failing to Gain Momentum Once Again

Employment declined by 68,000 (-0.3 per cent) in September, following a 42,000 decline in August. The labour force participation rate fell by 0.2 percentage points to 64.8 per cent, while…
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A Strong Trade Month, but Clouds are Gathering

Canada’s merchandise exports rose 2.5 per cent in August. Meanwhile, imports were down 2.0 per cent. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade surplus widened from $787 million in July to…

Artificial Intelligence for Drug Discovery—October 2026

Innovation and Technology Spotlight: Artificial Intelligence for Drug Discovery This spotlight explores the emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) in drug discovery and examines Canada’s position within this rapidly evolving…

Impact of Shipbuilding at the Halifax Shipyard—October 2026

Value for Money: Impact of Shipbuilding at the Halifax Shipyard—2026 Update In this research, we look at the economic benefits associated with the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) at the Halifax…

GDP Flat in July

Real gross domestic product (GDP) was essentially unchanged in July, following a 0.4 per cent rise in June, as both goods-producing and services-producing industries did not see much movement in…

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