Minimal Employment Gains and Higher Unemployment in May
In May, employment in Canada was virtually unchanged, rising by just 8,800 jobs. The labour force participation rate held steady…
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Trade Balance Slumps to an All-time Low
Canada’s merchandise exports fell by 10.8 per cent (month-over-month) in April. Meanwhile, imports were down 3.5 per cent. As a result, Canada’s…
Rates Unchanged as Bank Treads Carefully
The Bank of Canada holds rates. Insights Stronger than expected growth gives the Bank of Canada some breathing room. The…
U.S. Trade War Represents an $8.8 Billion Potential Gain for Canadian Tourism
President Donald Trump’s administration has put Canada–U.S. relations on edge, and Canadians are finding ways to support local industry as…
Confidence Improves Again Amid Signs of Easing Uncertainty
The Index of Consumer Confidence rose 4.5 points in May to 52.9 (2014 = 100). The survey dates are from May 10…
Removal of Canada’s Carbon Tax Knocks CPI Growth Down
In April, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1.7 per cent (y/y). This was lower than March’s 2.3 per…
Course Correction: Our Analysis of the Ontario Budget 2025
U.S. policy has pushed Ontario’s budget off course, leading to an expected deficit of $14.6 billion for fiscal year 2025–26, a…