Public administration cuts weigh on economy
This quarter, we assess the impact on the Ottawa–Gatineau economy of federal government cuts to public service jobs and spending.
To what extent will the cuts ripple through the local economy, affecting business activity, consumer spending, the housing market, and even population trends? How much of an offset will the area’s busy construction sector provide? We share our outlook for Ottawa–Gatineau’s economy, including GDP, employment, and population growth.
Read the online experience to get our full analysis.

