Tentative Optimism Takes Hold
Our Index of Business Confidence increased by 7.3 percentage points in the second quarter of 2026. While business confidence has rebounded, Index is still well below historical norms and has not surpassed the 100-point mark since the post-pandemic recovery in 2021. Firms continue to view the current economic climate as a challenging environment for investment.
What are the key obstacles driving firms’ hesitancies to undertake expenditures or plan investments? How is the adoption of AI tools playing into future plans? Which province continues to lead as the most attractive destination for capital investment?
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