This publication focuses on the Hamilton metropolitan economy.
Metropolitan Outlook 1: Hamilton—Winter 2017
Metropolitan Outlook 1: Hamilton—Winter 2017
Urban City Economic Analysis
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- Hamilton’s economy is expected to expand by 2.1 per cent in 2017, down slightly from a 2.3 per cent gain in 2016.
- The outlook for the labour market is positive, with job growth expected to come in at 2.0 per cent this year, following a 0.8 per cent dip last year.
- Steady in-migration will support new housing demand, with housing starts forecast to reach 2,600 units this year, climbing to 3,000 units by 2021.
