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Considering Development Charges in Canada’s Housing Market
Canadian Economics March 12, 2025
Rapid population growth and a shrinking household size have fuelled strong housing demand growth. Estimates of the additional dwellings required to improve housing affordability run into the millions. This situation has sparked a spirited debate about how to finance associated infrastructure, like roads, waterworks, libraries, and parks.
Impact paper • 15-min read
Higher Education Trends
Education & Skills March 3, 2025
Higher Education Trends (HET) provides post-secondary institution (PSI) leaders with valuable data and insights into trends in higher education. It includes national student statistics in four pivotal areas that will help leaders gauge program success and evaluate their institution’s societal and economic value.
Online experience • 8-min read
HR Insights
Human Resources February 27, 2025
The HR Insights series is intended to help you and your HR staff quickly determine whether your HR policies are competitive and adjust accordingly. Each report will focus on a single area.
Online experience • 8-min read
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This quarterly forecast presents the short-term outlook for Canada’s provinces.
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