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Index of Business Confidence for October 2026
Canadian Economics October 22, 2026
According to respondents, overall economic conditions six months from now in Canada will mostly likely be the same. In our survey, 45.3 per cent of firms expect economic conditions to be the same, a slight increase from the previous quarter.
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A Strong Trade Month, but Clouds are Gathering
Canada’s merchandise exports rose 2.5 per cent in August. Meanwhile, imports were down 2.0 per cent. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade surplus widened from $787 million in July to…
Exports Fall for the First Time in Six Months
Canada’s merchandise exports fell 2.3 per cent in July. Meanwhile, imports were up 2.2 per cent. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade surplus narrowed from $4.2 billion in June to…
Industry Lens: Insurance—September 2026
Upward Price Pressures Shaping Prospects Many industries are struggling to find their way in the current environment of elevated uncertainty and heightened risks. But for an industry that puts a…
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U.S.’s Five-Year Outlook—August 2026
Confronting Slower Growth The U.S. economy ended 2025 on a weak note, with growth whipsawing in response to drastic changes in trade policy and the longest government shutdown on record….
Industry Lens: Food Services—August 2026
Rising Costs Are Reshaping the Outlook Canada absorbed the U.S. tariff shock better than many expected. However, that resilience is now being tested again. Unpredictable CUSMA negotiations and a volatile…
Industry Lens: Banking—August 2026
Through the Fog, Banking Holds Steady In the near term, output in Canada’s banking industry will grow moderately. This year, output will increase by 2.5 per cent. In 2027, the…
Strong Trade Performance Despite External Headwinds
Canada’s merchandise exports rose 0.4 per cent in June. Meanwhile, imports were up 0.2 per cent. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade surplus widened from $3.7 billion in May to…
Industry Lens: Air Transportation—August 2026
Fasten Seatbelts for Bumpy Ride The shift in the destination preferences of travellers due to deteriorating relations with the United States will trigger a period of change for Canadian airlines….
Canada’s Travel Markets Outlook—June 2026
Tourism’s Domestic Strength Persists, Reinforced by Overseas Demand In this semi-annual report, we assess the outlook for Canada’s tourism industry, examining the flows and spending of leisure and business travellers…
