Solid Job Gains, But No Clear Turning Point
Employment rose by 88,000 in May (+0.4 per cent). The labour force participation rate stayed the same at 65 per…
Maxime Arseneau
Senior Economist, Economic Forecasting
About
Maxime is a Senior Economist in Economic Forecasting at Signal49 Research. In this role, he co-leads the team’s provincial forecasting work, overseeing both five-year and 20-year outlook models. He is also responsible for labour market forecasting at the national and provincial levels, supporting evidence-based insights for economic planning and policy.
Maxime has developed deep expertise in sectoral and regional economic analysis through his work leading forecasts for Canada’s energy and agriculture sectors. He has contributed to a wide range of custom research projects, including the development of input–output models, economic impact assessments of climate policies, and tailored provincial forecasts for clients. His work reflects a strong focus on applied economic modelling and strategic analysis.
Employment History
- Senior Economist, The Conference Board of Canada
Academic Qualifications
- Master of Science, Applied Economics, HEC Montréal
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Modest Job Growth Amidst Soft Labour Market Conditions
Canada’s job market showed a little bit of life in March after steep job losses in January and February. Employment…
Canada’s Labour Market on the Back Foot
Employment declined by 84,000 in January (–0.4 per cent). The unemployment rate rose to 6.7 per cent, an increase of 0.2 percentage points,…
Employment Gains Freeze in January
Employment declined by 25,000 in January (0.3 per cent). The labour force participation rate edged down to 65.0 per cent,…
Employment Stays Resilient, but Losing Steam
Employment rose by just 8,200 in December (0.0 per cent). The unemployment rate rose to 6.8 per cent as the labour force…
Labour Market Recovery in Motion
Employment rose by 54,000 in November (0.3 per cent). The labour force participation rate edged down to 65.1 per cent, while the…
Labour Market Surprises in October
Key insights Canada added 127,000 jobs over September and October, a positive sign as Canada’s economy continues to navigate the…
Employment Rebounds in September, but Broader Labour Trends Remain Flat
Employment rose by 60,000 in September (0.3 per cent). The labour force participation rate edged up to 65.2 per cent,…
Labour Market Momentum Fades as U.S.–Canada Trade Conflict Persists
Key Insights Canada’s labour market remained subdued as the country entered its seventh month of trade conflict with the United…
June Job Gains Offer Relief … For Now
In June, employment in Canada rose by 83,000 jobs (0.4 per cent). The labour force participation rate held steady at 65.4 per cent,…