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L’incertitude entourant le commerce et les pressions démographiques pèsent sur les économies provinciales

March 4, 2026

Ottawa, le 4 mars 2026 — L’incertitude entourant les échanges commerciaux demeure un facteur déterminant dans l’évolution des économies des…

Trade Uncertainty and Demographic Pressures Weigh on Provincial Economies

March 4, 2026

Ottawa, March 4, 2026 — Trade uncertainty remains a key factor shaping Canada’s provincial economies, as elevated policy risks continue…

A New Name for a Bold Future

January 13, 2026

The Conference Board of Canada Announces New Name to Reflect Independence and Canadian Identity Ottawa, January 13, 2026 — Aeric,…

Signal49 Research Will Adopt New Operating Name to Reflect Canadian Identity

November 19, 2025

OTTAWA – November 19, 2025 — Signal49 Research (AERIC Inc.) today announced that it will adopt a new operating name in…

Une nouvelle étude décrit comment les milieux de travail peuvent devenir plus accessibles aux personnes en situation de handicap

October 29, 2025

Ottawa, 29 octobre, 2025 — Pour les membres du personnel en situation de handicap, la divulgation est complexe et la…

New Research Outlines How Workplaces Can Become More Accessible to People with Disabilities

October 29, 2025

Ottawa, October 29, 2025 — For employees with disabilities, disclosure is complex and the need to disclose can be a…

Les tensions commerciales pèsent sur les économies des provinces

August 27, 2025

Ottawa, le 27 août 2025 — La guerre commerciale entre le Canada et les États-Unis mine à la fois la…

Trade Tensions Weighing on Provincial Economies

August 27, 2025

Ottawa, August 27, 2025 — The ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States is dampening both business and…

Nouveau rapport sur l’importance de la propriété intellectuelle pour l’innovation au Canada

August 25, 2025

Ottawa, 25 août 2025 — Dans le domaine de la propriété intellectuelle, le Canada présente à la fois des points…

New Report on How Intellectual Property Can Guide Canadian Innovation Journey

August 25, 2025

Ottawa, August 25, 2025 — Canada’s intellectual property landscape reveals a mix of inventive strengths and weaknesses across 35 key…