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Canada 20-year Outlook Update
Canadian Economics August 31, 2026
The next two decades are expected to bring significant structural changes to the Canadian economy, reshaping the pace and composition of economic growth. Among the most important of these changes are demographic forces, as slower population growth and an aging population reduce labour force growth and place increasing pressure on the economy’s productive capacity.
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Canada’s Five-Year Outlook—July 2026
Storm Before the Calm This quarter, we assess ongoing headwinds to Canada’s economy, including a falling population, conflict in the Middle East, and trade tension with the United States. How…
Index of Consumer Confidence for August 2026
Confidence Pulls Back in August Consumer confidence weakened in August as ongoing economic uncertainty, energy price pressures, and trade policy risks continued to weigh on household sentiment. Despite this decline,…
Canadian Hiring Index for August 2026
Hiring Activity Stays the Course in July The Canadian Hiring Index remained broadly stable in July, reaching 110.1 (2018 = 100.0). What was the picture for seasonally adjusted job postings…
Provincial Five-Year Outlook—June 2026
Risks Compound with Middle East Conflict This quarter, we assess the effects of the Iran war, ongoing trade uncertainty, and population declines on provincial economies across the country. Which provinces…
Provincial 20-Year Outlook—June 2026
Charting the Path Ahead This year, we assess the effects of changing demographics, geopolitics, and technological advances on provincial workforces, living standards, housing markets, and healthcare through to 2045. How…
Index of Consumer Spending for May 2026
Four-Year-High Gas Prices and Jobs Rebound Lift May Consumer Spending Canada’s Index of Consumer Spending stood at 127.3 in May 2026, a gain of 6.1 points from April. Consumers paid…
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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…
Economic Footprint of Canada’s Pharmacy Sector—June 2026
The Economic Footprint of Canada’s Pharmacy Sector: Fuelling Health and Local Economies In this research, we examine the economic footprint of Canada’s pharmacy sector, including its contribution to GDP, employment,…
Provincial Innovation Dashboard—September 2025
Provincial Innovation Dashboard In this research, we examine provincial innovation performance and trends across Canada, including a high-level look at innovation capacity, activity, and results. Which provinces are leading and…
Provincial Fiscal Outlook—July 2025
Deficits to Gradually Narrow Provincial governments across Canada are facing fiscal challenges. Most are struggling to balance their books amid spending pressures, as pandemic-related interest costs linger, and a rising…
Positive Job Print Ends Rollercoaster Week
In January, employment in Canada increased by 76,000, the third consecutive monthly increase. There were notable gains among youth aged 15 to 24 years. The labour force increased by 62,000…
December Delivers: Risks Loom, but Jobs Stay Strong
In December, employment in Canada increased by 91,000. The employment rate rose by 0.2 per cent, the first increase since January 2023. Job growth was broad-based with gains recorded in…
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In July, employment in Canada was little changed on the previous month, marking a third consecutive month of stagnant job growth. The size of the labour force fell by 11,000,…
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In May, employment in Canada inched up by 27,000. Meanwhile, the labour force grew by 50,000 and the unemployment rate ticked up to 6.2 per cent. Total employment across goods-producing…
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April Showers Didn’t Dampen the Labour Market
In April, employment in Canada rose by 0.4 per cent following little change in March. Meanwhile, on the back of continued robust population gains, the labour force expanded by 0.5…
Chill Lingers in the Labour Market as Winter Recedes
In March, total employment in economy was little changed on the previous month. Further growth in the labour force drove the unemployment rate up to 6.1 per cent. Young workers…
Launching Canada’s Space Sector: Economic Impact of Spaceport Nova Scotia
In this research, we examine the projected impacts, both locally and nationally, on sectors such as construction, transportation, tourism, and professional, scientific, and technical services to be generated through the…
