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Economic Performance and Trends

The Conference Board of Canada’s Economic Trends Division, headed by Glen Hodgson, Chief Economist is recognized worldwide for its expertise in economic forecasting, modelling and analysis. We have produced accurate economic forecasts for Canada and the provinces for more than 25 years. Our Canadian forecast was recognized as the most accurate between 1994–2003—the most recent period covered in the analysis, by the Canadian Public Policy Journal.

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Hot Topics in Economics—Commentaries from our Economics Team

The Next U.S. President's Biggest Challenge: Filling the Fiscal Hole

May 15, 2012

Over a Barrel of Oil? Scotland’s Independence Movement

May 11, 2012

Comprehensive Tax Reform: The Next Priority for a Canadian Growth Agenda

May 07, 2012

Can Alberta Keep the Good Times Rolling This Time?

May 02, 2012

Could Cuba be the Next China?

April 18, 2012

Bank of Canada—Full Throttle but for How Long?

April 13, 2012

Yes, There Is a Future for Manufacturing in Canada

April 10, 2012

European Football as Unconstrained Capitalism: Only a Few Big Winners

April 03, 2012

A Look at Recent Indicators

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Playing in the Big Leagues

Playing in the Big Leagues headerThis series of briefings uses economic analysis and personal knowledge to examine the professional team sports market in Canada.

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Economists in the News

“If Ontario residents expect their publicly-funded health-care system to continue to grow at or near recent levels, they will most likely have to pay for it through higher taxes,” Glen Hodgson, senior vice-president and chief economist, says. Toronto Sun, February 2, 2011

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