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Series:Interest Rate Announcement

Rates Unchanged As Bank Sees Inflation Spike As Temporary

The Bank of Canada held the overnight rate at 2.25 per cent, the Bank Rate at 2.50 per cent, and the deposit rate at 2.20 per cent, the fourth consecutive…
Topics: Business and Household Indicators, Canadian Economic Analysis
Global Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis
Employment Rate in Canada, Energy Economics, GDP Canada, Household in Economics, Inflation Impact, Interest Rate, Oil and Gas, Population Research, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import, World Economy
Quick Take
Canadian Economics
April 29, 2026 3-min read
Series:Canadians’ Inflation Expectations

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Canadians’ Inflation Expectations for March 2026

Inflation Expectations Hold Steady in March Canadians are holding steady to their one-year inflation expectations—3.3 per cent for a third consecutive month—with slightly more individuals expecting inflation to increase above…
Topics: Business and Household Indicators, Canadian Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Atlantic Canada, Consumer Trends
Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, Energy Economics, Household in Economics, Industry Analysis, Inflation Impact, Interest Rate, Labour Market, Oil and Gas, Provincial Research
Online Experience
Canadian Economics
April 29, 2026 3 min read
Series:Canadian 5-Year Outlook

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Canada’s Five-Year Household Consumption Outlook—April 2026

Consumption to Moderate Amid Demographic Downshift and Oil-Fuelled Inflation Driven primarily by increases in per capita spending, real household consumption will rise by 1.3 per cent in 2026, 1.8 per…
Topics: Business and Household Indicators, Canadian Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: 5 Year Outlook, Artificial Intelligence
Consumer Trends, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Employment Rate in Canada, Energy Economics, Household in Economics, Industry Analysis, Inflation Impact, Labour Market, Oil and Gas, Population Research, Retail Outlook, Salary Research, Tariffs, Tourism Analysis, Trade Export and Import
Online Experience
Canadian Economics
April 28, 2026 12 min read
Series:Index of Consumer Spending

Index of Consumer Spending for February 2026

Job Losses Hold Consumer Spending Flat in February Canada’s Index of Consumer Spending (ICS) rose by just 0.3 points in February, with Quebec posting the largest provincial gain and Saskatchewan…
Topics: Business and Household Indicators
Subject Matter: Atlantic Canada, Canadian Territories
Consumer Trends, Employment Rate in Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Northern Canada, Provincial Research, Retail Outlook, Salary Research, Tariffs
Online Experience
Canadian Economics
April 27, 2026 3 min read
Series:Canadian Hiring Index

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Canadian Hiring Index for April 2026

Job Postings Edge Up Marginally in March Canadian hiring activity showed a modest rebound in March, with the hiring index rising 1.7 points—its first monthly gain after four consecutive declines….
Topics: Business and Household Indicators, Canadian Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Atlantic Canada, Economic Forecast
Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Population Research, Provincial Research, Salary Research
Online Experience
Canadian Economics
April 27, 2026 4 min read
Series:GrowthNow

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GrowthNow for January 2026

Muted growth amid external headwinds In this monthly report, we analyze the latest economic trends—including trade and employment—and provide a real-time forecast of Canada’s real GDP growth. What does our…
Topics: Business and Household Indicators, Canadian Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis
Employment Rate in Canada, GDP Canada, Household in Economics, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Retail Outlook, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import
Online Experience
Canadian Economics
April 22, 2026 8 min read
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Series:Interest Rate Announcement

Rates Unchanged As Bank Sees Inflation Spike As Temporary

The Bank of Canada held the overnight rate at 2.25 per cent, the Bank Rate at 2.50 per cent, and the deposit rate at 2.20 per cent, the fourth consecutive…
Topics: Business and Household Indicators, Canadian Economic Analysis
Global Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis
Employment Rate in Canada, Energy Economics, GDP Canada, Household in Economics, Inflation Impact, Interest Rate, Oil and Gas, Population Research, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import, World Economy
Quick Take
Canadian Economics
April 29, 2026 3-min read

Immigrant Skill Utilization in the Construction Sector—April 2026

From Newcomers to Game Changers: Immigrant Skill Utilization in the Construction Sector  Canada’s construction sector is facing acute labour shortages, yet immigrant talent remains underutilized. Involuntary part-time work and overeducation…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Immigration Research and Policy
Industry Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Business Research, Economic Forecast
Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, GDP Canada, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigrants in the Workplace, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Organizational Culture, Population Research, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future, Workplace Barriers
Issue briefing​
Immigration
April 29, 2026 13 min read

Immigrant Skill Utilization in the Healthcare Sector—April 2026

From Newcomers to Game Changers: Immigrant Skill Utilization in the Healthcare Sector Canada has acute labour shortages in healthcare, yet immigrant healthcare professionals are working in jobs where their skills…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Health and Healthcare
Immigration Research and Policy
Subject Matter: Canadian Territories, Economy Analysis
Employment Rate in Canada, Health Education, Health Policy, Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigrants in the Workplace, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Population Research, Provincial Research, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future, Workplace Barriers
Issue briefing​
Immigration
April 29, 2026 20 min read
Series:Canadians’ Inflation Expectations

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Canadians’ Inflation Expectations for March 2026

Inflation Expectations Hold Steady in March Canadians are holding steady to their one-year inflation expectations—3.3 per cent for a third consecutive month—with slightly more individuals expecting inflation to increase above…
Topics: Business and Household Indicators, Canadian Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Atlantic Canada, Consumer Trends
Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, Energy Economics, Household in Economics, Industry Analysis, Inflation Impact, Interest Rate, Labour Market, Oil and Gas, Provincial Research
Online Experience
Canadian Economics
April 29, 2026 3 min read
Series:Canadian 5-Year Outlook

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Canada’s Five-Year Energy Outlook—April 2026

Global Conflict and Domestic Opportunity This quarter, we look at oil and gas prices and production, the impact of the war in Iran, and what we can expect in energy…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Industry Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: 5 Year Outlook, Business Research
Carbon Emissions, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Energy Economics, Household in Economics, Net Zero Energy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Finance, Trade Export and Import, World Economy
Online Experience
Canadian Economics
April 28, 2026 17 min read
Series:Canadian 5-Year Outlook

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Canada’s Five-Year Government Outlook—April 2026

Investment and Healthcare Take Priority The federal government will prioritize investments in defence spending, with an announced $82 billion in extra spending on defence by 2030. The public sector will…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: 5 Year Outlook, Canada Budget
Canadian Cities, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Education in Canada, Energy Economics, GDP Canada, Health Care Economics, Healthcare in Canada, Industry Analysis, Oil and Gas, Population Research, Provincial Research, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import
Online Experience
Canadian Economics
April 28, 2026 12 min read
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Series:Travel Markets Outlook

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Prince Edward Island’s Travel Markets Outlook—February 2026

Bounce-back in American Tourists to Support Growth in Visitors in 2026 The completion of the expansion of the Charlottetown Airport Terminal, along with a reduction in bridge and ferry tolls,…
Topics: Canadian Tourism Analysis, Provincial Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Atlantic Canada, Business Research
Consumer Trends, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, GDP Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Population Research, Prince Edward Island, Provincial Research, Tourism Analysis
Online Experience
Canadian Economics
February 11, 2026 7 min read
Series:Travel Markets Outlook

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Nova Scotia’s Travel Markets Outlook—February 2026

Tourism Remains Resilient, but Challenges Ahead Total and overnight visits to Nova Scotia will see another year of healthy growth despite fraught trade relations between Canada and the United States….
Topics: Canadian Tourism Analysis, Provincial Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Atlantic Canada, Business Research
Canadian Cities, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Nova Scotia, Population Research, Provincial Research, Tourism Analysis, Trade Export and Import, World Economy
Online Experience
Canadian Economics
February 11, 2026 11 min read
Series:Travel Markets Outlook

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Quebec’s Travel Markets Outlook—February 2026

Overseas Visitors Brighten the Picture In this biannual report, we consider the five-year outlook for Quebec’s tourism industry, forecasting domestic, United States, and overseas tourist activity and focusing on Montréal…
Topics: Canadian Tourism Analysis, Provincial Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Business Research, Canadian Cities
Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Population Research, Provincial Research, Québec, Tourism Analysis, Trade Export and Import, World Economy
Online Experience
Canadian Economics
February 9, 2026 12 min read
Series:Travel Markets Outlook

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Ontario’s Travel Markets Outlook—February 2026

U.S. Travel Rebounds as Demographics Constrain Domestic Demand This quarter, we consider the five-year outlook for the tourism industry in Ontario, including domestic, United States, and overseas tourist activity and…
Topics: Canadian Tourism Analysis, Provincial Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Business Research, Canadian Cities
Consumer Trends, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Ontario, Population Research, Provincial Research, Tourism Analysis, Trade Export and Import, World Economy
Online Experience
Canadian Economics
February 9, 2026 9 min read
Series:Travel Markets Outlook

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Yukon’s Travel Markets Outlook—February 2026

Growth Hinges on Pace of U.S. Traveller Rebound Shifting Canadian travel patterns in the wake of changing Canada–United States relations will remain the pre-eminent driver of the tourism outlook for…
Topics: Canadian Tourism Analysis, Provincial Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Business Research, Canada Budget
Canadian Territories, Consumer Trends, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, GDP Canada, Industry Analysis, Inflation Impact, Labour Market, Northern Canada, Population Research, Salary Research, Tourism Analysis, Trade Export and Import, World Economy, Yukon Territory
Online Experience
Canadian Economics
February 5, 2026 12 min read
Tourists in boat at Red River, Saint-Boniface, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Series:Travel Markets Outlook

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Manitoba’s Travel Markets Outlook—February 2026

Value Over Volume Manitoba’s tourism economy is moving into an era of expansion focused on profitability per visitor over volume, where a new and stable opportunity exists to capture higher-value…
Topics: Canadian Tourism Analysis, Provincial Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Canadian Cities, Consumer Trends
Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, Extreme Weather, GDP Canada, Household in Economics, Indigenous Economic Development, Industry Analysis, Inflation Impact, Interest Rate, Labour Market, Manitoba, Population Research, Post Pandemic, Provincial Research, Tourism Analysis, Trade Export and Import
Online Experience
Canadian Economics
February 5, 2026 10 min read
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Series:Benefits Benchmarking

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Benefits Benchmarking: Designing Competitive Programs—April 2026

Benefits Benchmarking 2026: Insights for Designing Competitive Benefits Programs Benefits Benchmarking 2026: Insights for Designing Competitive Benefits Programs summarizes the results of our Benefits Benchmarking 2025 survey. The findings are…
Topics: DEI Research, People and Culture
Subject Matter: Compensation and Benefits, DEI in the Workplace
Employment Plan, Health Policy, Human Resources Management, Inclusive Growth, Inclusive Practices in the Workplace, Organizational Culture
Impact paper
Human Resources
April 15, 2026 25 min read

Inclusive Workplaces Start With Understanding—March 2026

Inclusive Workplaces Start With Understanding Stigma can limit a person’s ability to succeed at work. It shows up when people hold false beliefs or make unfair judgments about others. How…
Topics: DEI Research, People and Culture
Subject Matter: DEI in the Workplace, Disability in the Workplace
Equity in the Workplace, Sense of Belonging at Work, Workplace Barriers
Summary for executives​
Human Resources
March 31, 2026 4 min read

Les lieux de travail inclusifs commencent par la compréhension—mars 2026

Les lieux de travail inclusifs commencent par la compréhension La stigmatisation peut limiter la capacité d’une personne à réussir au travail. Elle se manifeste lorsque les gens ont des croyances…
Topics: DEI Research, People and Culture
Subject Matter: DEI in the Workplace, Disability in the Workplace
Equity in the Workplace, Sense of Belonging at Work, Workplace Barriers
Summary for executives​
Human Resources
March 31, 2026 4 min read

How Mentorship Makes a Difference—March 2026

Helping everyone belong: How mentorship makes a difference We surveyed 1,000 people who identified as having a disability. We also spoke with 30 mentors and mentees to learn about their…
Topics: DEI Research, People and Culture
Subject Matter: DEI in the Workplace, Disability in the Workplace
Equity in the Workplace, Sense of Belonging at Work, Workplace Barriers
Summary for executives​
Human Resources
March 31, 2026 4 min read

From Doing What’s Required to Doing What’s Right—March 2026

From Doing What’s Required to Doing What’s Right Employees with a disability are often reluctant to tell their employers about it. Young workers may not know how to ask for…
Topics: DEI Research, People and Culture
Subject Matter: DEI in the Workplace, Disability in the Workplace
Equity in the Workplace, Sense of Belonging at Work, Workplace Barriers
Summary for executives​
Human Resources
March 31, 2026 4 min read

Neurodivergent Self-Employment Resources—March 2026 

Advancing Pathways to Neurodivergent Self-Employment: A Resource for Supported Employment Providers This resource is based on insights from 75 self-employed neurodivergent Canadians and 70 stakeholders in supported employment, adult education,…
Topics: DEI Research, People and Culture
Subject Matter: Business Research, DEI in the Workplace
Disability in the Workplace, Equity in the Workplace, Inclusive Practices in the Workplace, Job Transitions, Upskilling the Workforce, Workplace Barriers
Issue briefing​
Education & Skills
March 24, 2026 6 min read
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Series:Interest Rate Announcement

Rates Unchanged As Bank Sees Inflation Spike As Temporary

The Bank of Canada held the overnight rate at 2.25 per cent, the Bank Rate at 2.50 per cent, and the deposit rate at 2.20 per cent, the fourth consecutive…
Topics: Business and Household Indicators, Canadian Economic Analysis
Global Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis
Employment Rate in Canada, Energy Economics, GDP Canada, Household in Economics, Inflation Impact, Interest Rate, Oil and Gas, Population Research, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import, World Economy
Quick Take
Canadian Economics
April 29, 2026 3-min read
Series:U.S. 5-Year Outlook

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U.S.’s Five-Year Outlook—April 2026

Prices Up, Jobs Down, and Risks Abound Turmoil for the U.S. economy is showing no signs of slowing down, with last year’s headwinds now being compounded by the latest conflict…
Topics: Global Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: 5 Year Outlook, Business Research
Consumer Trends, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Energy Economics, Fiscal Updates, Household in Economics, Inflation Impact, Labour Market, Oil and Gas, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import, World Economy
Online Experience
Canadian Economics
April 28, 2026 10 min read
Series:Interest Rate Announcement

Bank of Canada Holds Policy Rate Amid Middle East Uncertainty

The Bank of Canada held the target for the overnight rate at 2.25 per cent, with the Bank Rate at 2.50 per cent and the deposit rate at 2.20 per…
Topics: Business and Household Indicators, Canadian Economic Analysis
Global Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Canada Budget, Consumer Trends
Economy Analysis, Energy Economics, GDP Canada, Inflation Impact, Interest Rate, Oil and Gas, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import
Quick Take
Canadian Economics
March 18, 2026 3-min read
Series:Trade

Exports See Largest Decline since April 2025

Canada’s merchandise exports declined 4.7 per cent (month-over-month) in January. Meanwhile, imports were down 1.1 per cent. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit widened from $1.3 billion in December…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Global Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Economy Analysis, Industry Analysis
Tariffs, Trade Export and Import, World Economy
Quick Take
Canadian Economics
March 12, 2026 3-min read
Series:U.S. 5-Year Outlook

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U.S.’s Five-Year Outlook—March 2026

Cool-down Before the Warmup Given the level of uncertainty surrounding global trade policy, our forecast presents a scenario operating under the assumption of a 15.0 per cent effective tariff rate…
Topics: Global Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: 5 Year Outlook, Business Research
Consumer Trends, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Inflation Impact, Interest Rate, Labour Market, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import, World Economy
Online Experience
Canadian Economics
March 9, 2026 10 min read
Series:Trade

Rising Unwrought Gold Exports Behind the Trade Balance Improvement

Canada’s merchandise exports increased 2.6 per cent (month-over-month) in December 2025. Meanwhile, imports were up 0.6 per cent. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed from $2.6 billion in…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Global Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis
Industry Analysis, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import
Quick Take
Canadian Economics
February 19, 2026 3-min read
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Immigrant Skill Utilization in the Healthcare Sector—April 2026

From Newcomers to Game Changers: Immigrant Skill Utilization in the Healthcare Sector Canada has acute labour shortages in healthcare, yet immigrant healthcare professionals are working in jobs where their skills…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Health and Healthcare
Immigration Research and Policy
Subject Matter: Canadian Territories, Economy Analysis
Employment Rate in Canada, Health Education, Health Policy, Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigrants in the Workplace, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Population Research, Provincial Research, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future, Workplace Barriers
Issue briefing​
Immigration
April 29, 2026 20 min read

Impact of Canada’s Chronic Pain Network—April 2026

Driving Change in Chronic Pain: Impact of the Chronic Pain Network In this research we examine the impact of the Chronic Pain Network’s “big tent” role in supporting research into…
Topics: Health and Healthcare
Subject Matter: Health Care Economics, Health Policy
Healthcare in Canada, Patient Outcomes, Provincial Research
Summary for executives​
Health
April 28, 2026 2 min read

Canada Healthcare Workforce Retention & Migration—April 2026

Retaining Canada’s Healthcare Workforce In this research, we examine migration dynamics over the past several years for people working in seven healthcare roles in Canada: physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, physiotherapists,…
Topics: Health and Healthcare, Immigration Research and Policy
Subject Matter: Employment Plan, Employment Rate in Canada
Health Policy, Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants in the Workplace, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Migrant Workers in Canada, Provincial Research
Online Experience
Health, Immigration
April 21, 2026 16 min read

Indigenous Community Health Workers Across Canada—March 2026

Indigenous Community Health Workers in Canada: Revealing a Critical Backbone of Community Health In this research, we examine the occupational settings, educational backgrounds, and roles filled by Indigenous community health…
Topics: Health and Healthcare, Indigenous Communities
Skills and Workforce Development
Subject Matter: Canadian Territories, Education in Canada
First Nations in Canada, Health Education, Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Indigenous Employment, Indigenous Infrastructure, Indigenous Self-Determination, Inuit in Canada, Northern Canada, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Provincial Research, Rural and Remote Communities in Canada, Treatment of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Workplace Barriers
Online Experience
Indigenous & Northern Communities
March 11, 2026 8 min read

Economic Value of Shingles Vaccination—March 2026

Guarding Health, Driving Productivity: The Economic Value of Shingles Vaccination Healthy aging helps older adults continue contributing to the economy through employment, caregiving, volunteering, and community engagement. Vaccinating against shingles—which…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Health and Healthcare
Subject Matter: Burden of Disease, Economy Analysis
Health Care Economics, Health Policy, Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Medical Technology, Patient Outcomes
Online Experience
Health
March 4, 2026 3 min read

Canada’s Genomics Market Potential—February 2026

Canada’s Genomics Advantage: Domestic strengths and global market potential Genomics has a wide range of applications in the economy. For example, precision medicine enables personalized treatments; high-yield, drought-tolerant seeds increase…
Topics: Health and Healthcare, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Economy Analysis, Emerging Technologies
Healthcare in Canada, Innovation and Growth, Medical Technology, World Economy
Summary for executives​
Innovation & Technology
February 27, 2026 3 min read
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Immigrant Skill Utilization in the Hospitality Sector—April 2026

From Newcomers to Game Changers: Immigrant Skill Utilization in the Hospitality Sector Immigrants are more likely than Canadian-born workers to be overeducated for their jobs in hospitality. However, many employers…
Topics: Immigration Research and Policy
Subject Matter: Employment Plan, Employment Rate in Canada
GDP Canada, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigrants in the Workplace, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Population Research, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future, Workplace Barriers
Issue briefing​
Immigration
April 29, 2026 30 min read

Immigrant Skill Utilization in the Construction Sector—April 2026

From Newcomers to Game Changers: Immigrant Skill Utilization in the Construction Sector  Canada’s construction sector is facing acute labour shortages, yet immigrant talent remains underutilized. Involuntary part-time work and overeducation…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Immigration Research and Policy
Industry Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Business Research, Economic Forecast
Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, GDP Canada, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigrants in the Workplace, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Organizational Culture, Population Research, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future, Workplace Barriers
Issue briefing​
Immigration
April 29, 2026 13 min read

Immigrant Skill Utilization in the Healthcare Sector—April 2026

From Newcomers to Game Changers: Immigrant Skill Utilization in the Healthcare Sector Canada has acute labour shortages in healthcare, yet immigrant healthcare professionals are working in jobs where their skills…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Health and Healthcare
Immigration Research and Policy
Subject Matter: Canadian Territories, Economy Analysis
Employment Rate in Canada, Health Education, Health Policy, Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigrants in the Workplace, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Population Research, Provincial Research, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future, Workplace Barriers
Issue briefing​
Immigration
April 29, 2026 20 min read

Canada Healthcare Workforce Retention & Migration—April 2026

Retaining Canada’s Healthcare Workforce In this research, we examine migration dynamics over the past several years for people working in seven healthcare roles in Canada: physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, physiotherapists,…
Topics: Health and Healthcare, Immigration Research and Policy
Subject Matter: Employment Plan, Employment Rate in Canada
Health Policy, Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants in the Workplace, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Migrant Workers in Canada, Provincial Research
Online Experience
Health, Immigration
April 21, 2026 16 min read

A Scorecard for Immigrant Skill Utilization—April 2026

From Newcomers to Game-Changers: A Scorecard for Immigrant Skill Utilization Canada selects highly skilled and educated immigrants for permanent residency, yet many find themselves either unemployed or working below their…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Immigration Research and Policy
Subject Matter: Canadian Cities, Economic Forecast
Economy Analysis, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigrants in the Workplace, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Migrant Workers in Canada
Online Experience
Immigration
April 16, 2026 15 min read

Immigration and Labour Markets in Canada’s North—March 2026

Immigration in Canada’s North: Labour Market Impacts In this research, we examine the impact of immigration on labour markets in five regions of Canada’s North: Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Northern…
Topics: Immigration Research and Policy, Indigenous Communities
Subject Matter: Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada
First Nations in Canada, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigrants in the Workplace, Immigration Policies in Canada, Inclusive Growth, Indigenous Capacity Building, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Migrant Workers in Canada, Northern Canada, Northwest Territories, Nunavut Territory, Population Research, Rural and Remote Communities in Canada, Yukon Territory
Online Experience
Indigenous & Northern Communities
March 25, 2026 17 min read
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Series:Indigenous Economic Realities

Indigenous Economic Realities: $104-billion Opportunity—April 2026

Indigenous Economic Realities: A $104-Billion Opportunity for Indigenous Economic Involvement From coast to coast to coast, Indigenous peoples are showing how project development can be done differently. They are building…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Indigenous Communities
Subject Matter: Business Research, Canadian Territories
Economy Analysis, Energy Economics, Indigenous Capacity Building, Indigenous Economic Development, Indigenous Infrastructure, Oil and Gas, Provincial Research, Rural and Remote Communities in Canada, Sustainable Finance
Online Experience
Indigenous & Northern Communities
April 14, 2026 10 min read

Indigenous Leadership Closing Infrastructure Gaps—April 2026

Closing Community Infrastructure Gaps: Indigenous-Driven Solutions This research takes a descriptive, evidence-based approach to show how Indigenous communities are responding to infrastructure challenges. The focus on real-world examples reflects how…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Indigenous Communities
Subject Matter: Canada Budget, Economy Analysis
Extreme Weather, First Nations in Canada, GDP Canada, Household in Economics, Indigenous Capacity Building, Indigenous Economic Development, Indigenous Employment, Indigenous Infrastructure, Indigenous Reconciliation, Indigenous Resilience in Canada, Indigenous Self-Determination, Industry Analysis, Inuit in Canada, Labour Market, Métis in Canada, Northern Canada, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Rural and Remote Communities in Canada, Trade Export and Import
Primer
Indigenous & Northern Communities
April 13, 2026 23 min read

Self-Employment and Indigenous Export Potential—March 2026

Mapping Indigenous Export Potential: The Intersection of Indigenous Self-Employment With Canada’s Export Economy This research analyzes 2001 and 2021 Census data to examine the representation and distribution of self-employed Indigenous…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Indigenous Communities
Subject Matter: Business Research, Economy Analysis
First Nations in Canada, Indigenous Capacity Building, Indigenous Economic Development, Indigenous Employment, Indigenous Reconciliation, Indigenous Self-Determination, Inuit in Canada, Métis in Canada, Northern Canada, Trade Export and Import
Online Experience
Indigenous & Northern Communities
March 31, 2026 8 min read

Immigration and Labour Markets in Canada’s North—March 2026

Immigration in Canada’s North: Labour Market Impacts In this research, we examine the impact of immigration on labour markets in five regions of Canada’s North: Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Northern…
Topics: Immigration Research and Policy, Indigenous Communities
Subject Matter: Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada
First Nations in Canada, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigrants in the Workplace, Immigration Policies in Canada, Inclusive Growth, Indigenous Capacity Building, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Migrant Workers in Canada, Northern Canada, Northwest Territories, Nunavut Territory, Population Research, Rural and Remote Communities in Canada, Yukon Territory
Online Experience
Indigenous & Northern Communities
March 25, 2026 17 min read

Indigenous Community Health Workers Across Canada—March 2026

Indigenous Community Health Workers in Canada: Revealing a Critical Backbone of Community Health In this research, we examine the occupational settings, educational backgrounds, and roles filled by Indigenous community health…
Topics: Health and Healthcare, Indigenous Communities
Skills and Workforce Development
Subject Matter: Canadian Territories, Education in Canada
First Nations in Canada, Health Education, Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Indigenous Employment, Indigenous Infrastructure, Indigenous Self-Determination, Inuit in Canada, Northern Canada, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Provincial Research, Rural and Remote Communities in Canada, Treatment of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Workplace Barriers
Online Experience
Indigenous & Northern Communities
March 11, 2026 8 min read

Bold Ideas Toronto Listening Tour—February 2026

Bold Ideas for Canada: Toronto | February 4–5, 2026 Canada has the capacity to lead in a rapidly changing world if we are prepared to think bigger and act with…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, DEI Research
Health and Healthcare, Indigenous Communities, Skills and Workforce Development, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research
Climate Change Adaptation, Economy Analysis, Education in Canada, First Nations in Canada, Future of Work, Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Inclusive Growth, Innovation and Growth, Innovation Policy Strategy, Labour Market, Northern Canada, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Salary Research, Trade Export and Import
Listening Tour Insights
Canadian Economics
February 25, 2026 36 min read
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Immigrant Skill Utilization in the Construction Sector—April 2026

From Newcomers to Game Changers: Immigrant Skill Utilization in the Construction Sector  Canada’s construction sector is facing acute labour shortages, yet immigrant talent remains underutilized. Involuntary part-time work and overeducation…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Immigration Research and Policy
Industry Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Business Research, Economic Forecast
Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, GDP Canada, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigrants in the Workplace, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Organizational Culture, Population Research, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future, Workplace Barriers
Issue briefing​
Immigration
April 29, 2026 13 min read
Series:Canadian 5-Year Outlook

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Canada’s Five-Year Energy Outlook—April 2026

Global Conflict and Domestic Opportunity This quarter, we look at oil and gas prices and production, the impact of the war in Iran, and what we can expect in energy…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Industry Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: 5 Year Outlook, Business Research
Carbon Emissions, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Energy Economics, Household in Economics, Net Zero Energy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Finance, Trade Export and Import, World Economy
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Canadian Economics
April 28, 2026 17 min read
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Housing Market Update for March 2026

Housing Market Performances are Mixed Now. Spring Will be the Test This month, we describe persistent softness of the national resale market but a modest uptick in housing starts. Why…
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Urban City Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Atlantic Canada, Canadian Cities
Consumer Trends, Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, Housing Market Forecast, Labour Market, Population Research, Provincial Research
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Canadian Economics
March 31, 2026 8 min read

Uncovering the Value of Marketing in Canada—March 2026

Uncovering the Value of Marketing in Canada In this research, we examine the economic impact of marketing activities generated by both specialized firms and organizations with an in-house component on…
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Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research
Consumer Trends, Corporate Innovation, Economy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Employment Rate in Canada, GDP Canada, Industry Analysis, Innovation and Growth, Innovation Strategy, Labour Market, Salary Research
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Canadian Economics
March 24, 2026 22 min read

Strengthening Skilled Trades in Construction—March 2026

Building Tomorrow: Strengthening the Skilled Trades Workforce in Construction The construction industry needs to attract new talent. However, stigma continues to discourage students from entering skills trades training programs and…
Topics: Industry Economic Analysis, Skills and Workforce Development
Subject Matter: Carbon Emissions, Education in Canada
Emerging Technologies, Future of Work, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Organizational Culture, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Social and Emotional Skills, Sustainable Finance, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future
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Education & Skills
March 24, 2026 20 min read
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Industry Lens: Agriculture—March 2026

Outgrowing Its Own Margins In the latter half of the decade, Canada’s agriculture industry will be shaped by slower global economic growth, heightened geopolitical fragmentation, increased climate variability, and rising…
Topics: Industry Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Business Research, Economic Forecast
Economy Analysis, Extreme Weather, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import
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Canadian Economics
March 19, 2026 13 min read
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Why We Need to Rebuild Work Around Wellbeing

Across Canada, many conversations about employee wellbeing have stalled — not because leaders lack concern (our research shows quite the opposite), but because the problem has proven far more complex…
Topics: People and Culture
Subject Matter: Future of Work, Human Resources Management
Organizational Culture, Workplace Health and Wellness
Commentary
Human Resources
April 22, 2026 4-min read
Series:Benefits Benchmarking

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Benefits Benchmarking: Designing Competitive Programs—April 2026

Benefits Benchmarking 2026: Insights for Designing Competitive Benefits Programs Benefits Benchmarking 2026: Insights for Designing Competitive Benefits Programs summarizes the results of our Benefits Benchmarking 2025 survey. The findings are…
Topics: DEI Research, People and Culture
Subject Matter: Compensation and Benefits, DEI in the Workplace
Employment Plan, Health Policy, Human Resources Management, Inclusive Growth, Inclusive Practices in the Workplace, Organizational Culture
Impact paper
Human Resources
April 15, 2026 25 min read
Benefits Benchmarking HR Report from Signal 49 Research Canada
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Benefits Benchmarking Data Dashboard—April 2026

Benefits Benchmarking 2026: Instant Insights From Benefits Data In this research, we summarize the results of our Benefits Benchmarking survey in fall 2025 and a short follow-up survey in early…
Topics: People and Culture
Subject Matter: Compensation and Benefits, Household in Economics
Human Resources Management, Inclusive Practices in the Workplace, Trade Export and Import
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Human Resources
April 15, 2026 3 min read
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Human Judgment Skills Trends—April 2026

The Human Edge in an AI Age In this research, we use online job postings data from our high-frequency labour market data, the Model of Occupations, Skills and Technology (MOST),…
Topics: People and Culture, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research
Corporate Innovation, Education in Canada, Employment Rate in Canada, Experiential Learning, Future of Work, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Provincial Research, Salary Research, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future
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Education & Skills
April 15, 2026 20 min read
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HR Metrics Annual Report: New Baselines—April 2026

HR Metrics Benchmarking New Baselines for 2026—April 2026 HR Metrics Benchmarking: New Baselines for 2026 summarizes the data collected in the four quarterly HR Metrics Benchmarking surveys in 2025. The…
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Subject Matter: Human Resources Management, Labour Market
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Human Resources
April 13, 2026 12 min read
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HR Metrics Q4—April 2026

HR Metrics Quarterly: Q4 2025 In this research, we provide access to human resources benchmarking data compiled from a total of 125 organizations, representing 526,990 employees, for the fourth quarter…
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Human Resources
April 8, 2026 6 min read
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Series:Provincial Fiscal Outlook

Federal Spring Economic Update 2026: Sticking to the Plan

Français The spring economic update showed that the federal government is doubling down on its plan to build the nation, with most policy measures focused on boosting private investment. A…
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Subject Matter: Business Research, Canada Budget
Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Energy Economics, Fiscal Updates, GDP Canada, Household in Economics, Housing Market Forecast, Innovation and Growth, Labour Market, Oil and Gas, Trade Export and Import
Commentary
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April 29, 2026 10-min read
Series:Provincial 5-Year Outlook

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Quebec’s Five-Year Outlook—April 2026

Demographics in the Driver’s Seat Real GDP growth in the province will be just 0.7 per cent in 2026 before picking up to 1.8 per cent in 2027 and averaging…
Topics: Provincial Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: 5 Year Outlook, Business Research
Canada Budget, Challenges Faced by International Students, Consumer Trends, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, GDP Canada, Household in Economics, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigration Policies in Canada, Interest Rate, Labour Market, Population Research, Provincial Research, Québec, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import
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April 13, 2026 13 min read
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Ontario’s Five-Year Outlook—March 2026

Trade Uncertainty Persists After a turbulent 2025, Ontario’s economy is in store for another year of modest growth, though some relief is on the horizon. What factors are poised to…
Topics: Provincial Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: 5 Year Outlook, Business Research
Canada Budget, Carbon Emissions, Consumer Trends, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, GDP Canada, Household in Economics, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Innovation and Growth, Labour Market, Net Zero Energy, Ontario, Population Research, Provincial Research, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import
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March 30, 2026 17 min read
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Alberta’s Five-Year Outlook—March 2026

Uncertainties and Opportunities Though Alberta’s economy continues to diversify beyond its traditional resource base, natural resources remain the province’s anchor. This leaves it sensitive to swings in global commodity prices,…
Topics: Provincial Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: 5 Year Outlook, Alberta
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March 30, 2026 13 min read
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British Columbia’s Five-Year Outlook—March 2026

Growth With Gaps and Guardrails Real GDP is forecast to expand by 1.7 per cent in 2026, accelerate to 2.3 per cent in 2027, and then grow at an average…
Topics: Provincial Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: 5 Year Outlook, British Columbia
Business Research, Canada Budget, Consumer Trends, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, Energy Economics, GDP Canada, Household in Economics, Housing Market Forecast, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Inflation Impact, Interest Rate, Labour Market, Oil and Gas, Population Research, Provincial Research, Salary Research, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import
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March 30, 2026 13 min read
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Ontario Budget 2026: Another Province with Bigger-than-expected Deficits

Persistent trade tensions with the United States and global economic uncertainty have once again disrupted Ontario’s fiscal outlook, leading to an expected deficit of $13.8 billion for fiscal year 2026–27,…
Topics: Provincial Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Business Research, Canada Budget
Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Energy Economics, Fiscal Updates, GDP Canada, Healthcare in Canada, Household in Economics, Housing Market Forecast, Inflation Impact, Interest Rate, Oil and Gas, Ontario, Salary Research, Trade Export and Import
Commentary
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March 27, 2026 5-min read
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Tech, Automation, and Talent in Mining and Oil & Gas—April 2026

Fuelling Our Future: Talent and Technology in Canada’s Mining and Oil & Gas Industries Fewer young Canadians want to work in the mining and oil & gas sector. What are…
Topics: Skills and Workforce Development, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Innovation
Economy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Energy Economics, Future of Work, GDP Canada, Impact of Automation on Employment, Indigenous Economic Development, Indigenous Employment, Industry Analysis, Innovation and Growth, Innovation Strategy, Jobs at Risk of Automation, Labour Market, Oil and Gas, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Sustainable Finance, Trade Export and Import, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future
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Innovation & Technology
April 21, 2026 35 min read
Series:AI on the Horizon

AI on the Horizon: April 17, 2026

Agentic AI for All Canada’s latest AI news on the economy, society, and policy. What happens when AI stops acting like a better autocomplete and starts behaving more like a…
Topics: Skills and Workforce Development, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Upskilling
Emerging Technologies, Impact of Automation on Employment, Industry Analysis, Innovation and Growth, Innovation Economy, Innovation Policy Strategy, Jobs at Risk of Automation
Quick Take
Innovation & Technology
April 17, 2026 3-min read

Rethinking How Canada Forecasts Skills Supply—April 2026

From Jobs to Journeys: Rethinking How Canada Forecasts Skills Supply Most tools for forecasting skills supply are outdated. In this report, we highlight our new skills forecasting model—the Career Paths…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Skills and Workforce Development
Subject Matter: Business Research, Employment Rate in Canada
Future of Work, Job Transitions, Labour Market, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Salary Research, Upskilling the Workforce
Summary for executives​
Canadian Economics
April 7, 2026 3 min read

The Future of Learning and Development in Canada—April 2026

Level Up: Shaping the Future of Learning and Development in Canada Canadian employers want to equip their workers with the skills to adapt and take on new responsibilities, but do…
Topics: People and Culture, Skills and Workforce Development
Workplace Barriers
Subject Matter: Digital Upskilling, Emerging Technologies
Future of Work, Impact of Automation on Employment, Labour Market, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future, Workplace Barriers
Online Experience
Human Resources
April 7, 2026 4 min read

Strengthening Skilled Trades in Construction—March 2026

Building Tomorrow: Strengthening the Skilled Trades Workforce in Construction The construction industry needs to attract new talent. However, stigma continues to discourage students from entering skills trades training programs and…
Topics: Industry Economic Analysis, Skills and Workforce Development
Subject Matter: Carbon Emissions, Education in Canada
Emerging Technologies, Future of Work, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Organizational Culture, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Social and Emotional Skills, Sustainable Finance, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future
Issue briefing​
Education & Skills
March 24, 2026 20 min read

Advancing Career Services in a Changing Job Market—March 2026

Advancing Career Services: Supporting Post-Secondary Career Professionals in a Changing Job Market This resource is based on insights from 75 self-employed neurodivergent Canadians and 70 stakeholders in supported employment, adult…
Topics: DEI Research, Skills and Workforce Development
Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Education in Canada
Emerging Technologies, Employment Plan, Experiential Learning, Inclusive Growth, Labour Market, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Rural and Remote Communities in Canada, Workforce of the Future, Workplace Barriers
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Education & Skills
March 23, 2026 16 min read
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A New Era in Energy in Canada with Mark Parsons and Pedro Antunes

Leadership Perspectives: Economic Matters, Episode 23 Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify All Leadership Perspective Episodes In this episode we explore the changing relationship around energy and potential for…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Sustainable Economy
Subject Matter: Alberta, Business Research
Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Energy Economics, Industry Analysis, Oil and Gas, Provincial Research, Sustainable Finance
Podcast
Canadian Economics
March 25, 2026 35-min listen

Tracking Social Impacts of Canadian Wildfires—December 2025

Canada’s Wildfire Blind Spot: The Missing Data on Social Impacts Discussions around Canadian wildfires often focus on their physical impacts, but overlook their social impacts. This limits the effectiveness of…
Topics: Sustainable Economy
Subject Matter: Business Research, Canadian Cities
Canadian Territories, Climate Change Adaptation, Economy Analysis, Extreme Weather, Health Care Economics, Healthcare in Canada, Impacts of Climate Change, Provincial Research
Impact paper
Sustainability
December 15, 2025 20 min read

Skill Shifts in Canada’s Primary Industries—October 2025

Tech-Driven Skill Shifts in Canada’s Mining and Oil and Gas Industries In this research, we examine how emerging technologies are reshaping work in the mining and oil and gas industries…
Topics: Industry Economic Analysis, Skills and Workforce Development
Sustainable Economy, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research
Digital Upskilling, Economy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Finance, Upskilling the Workforce
Data briefing​
Innovation & Technology
October 21, 2025 12 min read

Bold Ideas Toronto Listening Tour—October 2025

Bold Ideas for Canada: Toronto | September 17–18, 2025 This report highlights 13 bold ideas that came out of discussions among 71 participants at two September 2025 events hosted by…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Health and Healthcare
Immigration Research and Policy, Indigenous Communities, People and Culture, Skills and Workforce Development, Sustainable Economy, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research
Carbon Emissions, Climate Change Adaptation, Corporate Innovation, Economy Analysis, Education in Canada, Emerging Technologies, Energy Economics, Health Care Economics, Health Education, Health Policy, Healthcare in Canada, Housing Market Forecast, Human Resources Management, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigration Policies in Canada, Impacts of Climate Change, Innovation and Growth, Innovation Economy, Labour Market, Population Research, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Rural and Remote Communities in Canada, Salary Research, Sustainable Finance
Listening Tour Insights
Canadian Economics
October 14, 2025 29 min read

Emissions Reduction and Demand for Skilled Trades—August 2025

Building Tomorrow: Canada’s Emissions Reduction Plan and Future Demand for Skilled Trades In this research, we examine the potential impact of policies outlined in Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan on…
Topics: Industry Economic Analysis, Skills and Workforce Development
Sustainable Economy
Subject Matter: Carbon Emissions, Economic Forecast
Industry Analysis, Sustainable Finance, Upskilling the Workforce
Issue briefing​
Education & Skills
August 14, 2025 8 min read

Employment Impacts of Canada’s Emission Reduction Plan—July 2025

Employment Impacts of Canada’s Emission Reduction Plan This research examines the effect of the federal government’s Emission Reduction Plan (ERP) on Canada’s labour market, using Signal49 Research’s Long-Term Forecasting Model…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Skills and Workforce Development
Sustainable Economy
Subject Matter: Carbon Emissions, Economic Forecast
Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, Energy Economics, GDP Canada, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Innovation and Growth, Labour Market, Net Zero Energy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Finance, Upskilling the Workforce
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Canadian Economics
July 8, 2025 9 min read
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Comparing Canadian and U.S. Patent Holders—April 2026

Who Are Canada’s Key Patent Holders? A Comparative Analysis With the U.S. Holders Canada exhibits higher patent concentration than the U.S. in several technology areas. In microstructural and nanotechnology, Canada’s…
Topics: Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Business Research, Innovation and Growth
Innovation Economy, Innovation Policy Strategy, Innovation Strategy
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Innovation & Technology
April 24, 2026 7 min read

Tech, Automation, and Talent in Mining and Oil & Gas—April 2026

Fuelling Our Future: Talent and Technology in Canada’s Mining and Oil & Gas Industries Fewer young Canadians want to work in the mining and oil & gas sector. What are…
Topics: Skills and Workforce Development, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Innovation
Economy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Energy Economics, Future of Work, GDP Canada, Impact of Automation on Employment, Indigenous Economic Development, Indigenous Employment, Industry Analysis, Innovation and Growth, Innovation Strategy, Jobs at Risk of Automation, Labour Market, Oil and Gas, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Sustainable Finance, Trade Export and Import, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future
Impact paper, Summary for executives​
Innovation & Technology
April 21, 2026 35 min read

Guiding AI Adoption Among Small Businesses—April 2026

Small Business, Big Potential: Guiding AI Adoption Among Small Businesses Small and medium-sized enterprises underpin our economy, but if they’re unable to stay competitive with efficiency-enhancing technologies it could widen…
Topics: Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research
Emerging Technologies, Impact of Automation on Employment, Jobs at Risk of Automation, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future
Online Experience
Innovation & Technology
April 20, 2026 3 min read
Series:AI on the Horizon

AI on the Horizon: April 17, 2026

Agentic AI for All Canada’s latest AI news on the economy, society, and policy. What happens when AI stops acting like a better autocomplete and starts behaving more like a…
Topics: Skills and Workforce Development, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Upskilling
Emerging Technologies, Impact of Automation on Employment, Industry Analysis, Innovation and Growth, Innovation Economy, Innovation Policy Strategy, Jobs at Risk of Automation
Quick Take
Innovation & Technology
April 17, 2026 3-min read
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Human Judgment Skills Trends—April 2026

The Human Edge in an AI Age In this research, we use online job postings data from our high-frequency labour market data, the Model of Occupations, Skills and Technology (MOST),…
Topics: People and Culture, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research
Corporate Innovation, Education in Canada, Employment Rate in Canada, Experiential Learning, Future of Work, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Provincial Research, Salary Research, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future
Issue briefing​
Education & Skills
April 15, 2026 20 min read

Uncovering the Value of Marketing in Canada—March 2026

Uncovering the Value of Marketing in Canada In this research, we examine the economic impact of marketing activities generated by both specialized firms and organizations with an in-house component on…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Industry Economic Analysis
Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research
Consumer Trends, Corporate Innovation, Economy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Employment Rate in Canada, GDP Canada, Industry Analysis, Innovation and Growth, Innovation Strategy, Labour Market, Salary Research
Impact paper
Canadian Economics
March 24, 2026 22 min read
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Major City Insights: Moncton—April 2026

Charting growth through turbulence This quarter, we examine how Moncton’s economy is faring amid the headwinds of cooling population growth and broader economic uncertainty weighing on business and consumer activity….
Topics: Urban City Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Business Research, Canadian Cities
Consumer Trends, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, GDP Canada, Healthcare in Canada, Household in Economics, Housing Market Forecast, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Interest Rate, Labour Market, Metro Housing, Population Research, Retail Outlook, Tariffs
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Canadian Economics
April 7, 2026 10 min read
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Major City Insights: St. Catharines–Niagara—April 2026

Growth slows, but bright spots ahead This quarter, we assess the headwinds facing the St. Catharines–Niagara economy, particularly tariffs, weak business and consumer spending, and slowing population growth. Despite these…
Topics: Urban City Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Business Research, Canadian Cities
Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Education in Canada, Employment Rate in Canada, Housing Market Forecast, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Metro Housing, Population Research, Tariffs, Tourism Analysis, Trade Export and Import
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April 7, 2026 10 min read
Guelph, Guelph downtown, bridge, Canadian city
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Major City Insights: Guelph—April 2026

Worst is over, but scars are left This quarter, we assess the headwinds facing Guelph’s economy, particularly trade tensions and a lower population. Despite these challenges, which sectors of the…
Topics: Urban City Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Business Research, Canadian Cities
Challenges Faced by International Students, Corporate Innovation, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, GDP Canada, Housing Market Forecast, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Metro Housing, Population Research, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import
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April 2, 2026 10 min read
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Major City Insights: Kingston—April 2026

Defence spending buffers institutional squeeze This quarter, we assess the headwinds facing Kingston’s economy, particularly cuts to international student study permits, stalled population growth, provincial fiscal pressure, and ongoing international…
Topics: Urban City Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Canada Budget, Canadian Cities
Consumer Trends, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Education in Canada, Employment Rate in Canada, Healthcare in Canada, Household in Economics, Housing Market Forecast, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Metro Housing, Population Research, Salary Research, Trade Export and Import
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April 2, 2026 10 min read
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Major City Insights: Oshawa—April 2026

Manufacturing to Keep Struggling, but Bright Spots Elsewhere This quarter, we assess the headwinds facing Oshawa’s economy, particularly U.S. tariffs and slower population growth. Despite these challenges, what are the…
Topics: Urban City Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Business Research, Canadian Cities
Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, GDP Canada, Housing Market Forecast, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Metro Housing, Population Research, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import
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April 2, 2026 10 min read
St. Johns Harbour, St. Johns, Canada
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Major City Insights: St. John’s—March 2026

Slowing growth for the foreseeable future This quarter, we examine how slowing population growth, federal immigration caps, and fiscal pressures are shaping the outlook for the St. John’s economy. To…
Topics: Urban City Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Canadian Cities, Economic Forecast
Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, Energy Economics, GDP Canada, Housing Market Forecast, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Metro Housing, Oil and Gas, Population Research, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Trade Export and Import
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March 31, 2026 10 min read
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