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Re-building our Military Will be Expensive, but Create Opportunities

Canadian Economics    June 23, 2025

There are many challenges on the way to rebuilding Canada’s military. The first is fiscal, finding the required dollars will require hard choices. As well, potentially doubling or more the size of our military will create labour pressures in other industries. We will also need an industrial policy, to build up our domestic manufacturing capacity for a wide array of military products. And we don’t have the luxury of time to achieve these goals.

Commentary  •  13-min read
Cory Renner, Richard Forbes

Trade Partner Profile: Middle East and North Africa

Canadian Economics    June 12, 2025

In 2024, Canada exported approximately $10.4 billion CAD worth of products to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, representing about 1% of all Canadian exports. Imports from the region totaled $9.8 billion.

Commentary  •  5-min read
CBoC Economics Team

Minimal Employment Gains and Higher Unemployment in May

Canadian Economics    June 6, 2025

In May, employment in Canada was virtually unchanged, rising by just 8,800 jobs. The labour force participation rate held steady at 65.3 per cent, while the unemployment rate increased to 7.0 per cent. On a year-over-year basis, average hourly wages grew by 3.4 per cent.

Quick take  •  3-min read
Maxime Arseneau

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