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Investing in Canada’s Future: A Costly Endeavour—Our Analysis of the 2025 Federal Budget
Canadian Economics November 5, 2025
The federal government’s 2025 budget shifts gears to a focus on capital spending, away from the Trudeau-era’s prioritization on social programs. This focus is reflected across a wide range of direct investments through the new Major Projects Office and tax incentives aimed at spurring business investment. (Lire en français.)
Commentary • 8-min read
CBoC Economics Team

Labour Market Surprises in October
Canadian Economics November 7, 2025
Canada added 127,000 jobs over September and October, a positive sign as Canada’s economy continues to navigate the trade war. Employment now stands 88,500 higher than in January—an increase of 0.4 per cent—while the unemployment rate has risen by 0.3 percentage points to 6.9 per cent.
Quick take • 2-min read
Maxime Arseneau

Trick, No Treat: Canadian Economy Shrinks in August
Canadian Economics October 31, 2025
Canada’s real GDP declined by 0.3 per cent in August, marking fourth decrease in five months. Even with interest rate cuts, overall growth in the final half of the year is expected to be meagre.
Quick take • 3-min read
Viktor Cicman
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