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Charting New Paths: Territorial Outlook

Canadian Economics   November 6, 2024

Stretching thousands of kilometres across Canada’s North, the territories make a vital contribution to the nation’s economic and cultural fabric. In our Territorial Outlook to 2045, we look ahead, focusing on the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping each of the territorial economies.

Online experience  •  8-min read

Defying the Odds: U.S. Outlook

Canadian Economics   November 5, 2024

While growth remains robust, weakness is emerging on the employment front. The U.S. labour market started the year with hotter-than-expected job creation, reigniting wage gains and inflation. More recently, demand for labour has pulled back and will continue to be restrained. The unemployment rate is expected to remain above 4.0 per cent this year and next.

Online experience  •  10-min read

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Artificial Intelligence Talent in Canada

Innovation and Technology   October 30, 2024

To identify a path forward and illuminate the challenges we face in Canada, we spoke to 46 business leaders in Canada and the United States to get their perspectives on where AI hiring and talent is headed.

Impact paper  •  32-min read
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