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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
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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