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Labour Market Recovery in Motion
Canadian Economics December 5, 2025
November’s gain of 54,000 jobs signals that Canada’s labour market recovery remains in motion. While employment has strengthened since September and youth job prospects have improved, structural pressures—most notably declining migration inflows and a shrinking labour force—are poised to moderate job growth over the coming year.
Quick take • 2-min read
Maxime Arseneau
Economy Expands but Remains on Fragile Footing
Canadian Economics November 28, 2025
Following the decline in the second quarter, Canada’s economy rebounded in the third quarter, with real GDP rising by 2.6 per cent (annualized). While the overall numbers seem positive and the economy avoided a technical recession, underlying trends are a concern. The economy has slowed rapidly since the first quarter as tariffs and trade disruptions have weighed on growth.
Quick take • 5-min read
Viktor Cicman
AI on the Horizon: November 27, 2025 Update
Innovation and Technology November 27, 2025
Canada’s latest AI news on the economy, society, and policy. Just in time for the holidays and Black Friday, we examine the influence of AI in retail and shopping. The behavioural shift to online shopping continues to have a profound impact on how consumers purchase products and provides online platforms with a gateway to influence, predict, and sell using algorithms and data.
Quick take • 3-min read
Graham Dobbs, James Lannigan
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