Government Cutbacks Weigh on Growth, Recovery Ahead
This quarter, we take stock of how federal spending cuts, cooling population growth, and persistent uncertainty are affecting Ottawa–Gatineau’s economy.
How much are the cuts rippling through the local economy, affecting business activity, consumer spending, and the housing market? Despite these challenges, which areas of strength will help offset job losses and support a stronger economic outlook? We share our outlook for Ottawa–Gatineau’s economy, including GDP, employment, and population growth.
Read the online experience to get our full analysis.

