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AI on the Horizon: December 11, 2025
In the last decade, buzzwords like the metaverse, digital transformation, and crypto have echoed from the rooftops of tech firms. In the last couple of years, AI has gone from buzzword to the backbone of markets, government funding, and venture capital.
Budget 2025 with Richard Forbes and Meghan Eibner
In this episode we explore the outcomes of the federal 2025 budget. We explore what has been announced what it means for communities, and how these decisions will shape the next five years. We’ll explore the tension between ambitious investments and rising deficits, and dig into the long-term implications for Canadians.
Featured Insights
Gold Shines in Canada’s Trade Turnaround
Canadian Economics December 11, 2025
Canada’s near-term trade prospects remain clouded. After a 12.7 per cent decline in the second quarter of this year, exports rebounded modestly by 2.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2025. Alongside the latest monthly improvement, this points to some resilience in navigating U.S. tariff pressures. Even so, risks persist amid shifting U.S. trade policy and a cooling American economy.
Quick take • 3-min read
David Ristovski
Bank of Canada Maintains 2.25 Per Cent Rate Facing Global Instability
Canadian Economics December 10, 2025
The Bank of Canada has decided to keep its overnight rate steady at 2.25 per cent. The decision reflects confidence that inflation is under control, though the Bank remains vigilant regarding risks associated with global trade and fluctuating domestic demand.
Quick take • 3-min read
Graham Dobbs, James Lannigan
Higher Education Trends Reports: Student Mobility
Education & Skills December 8, 2025
Looking ahead, PSIs will need strategies that strengthen enrolment stability and improve graduate retention as mobility patterns shift. Declining international student numbers call for broader recruitment markets and more resilient enrolment plans.
Quick take • 2-min read
Boxi Yang
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