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AI on the Horizon: May 10, 2024 Update
In this update we explore Canada’s recent AI announcements, new AI roles, and an exciting high-potential AI use case.
Reacting to the 2024 Federal Budget
The April 2024 federal budget is like game seven of a Stanley Cup playoff run for economists. It’s a critical time when decisions on spending and taxation are made that can help or hinder our economic direction. In this special episode we call on various members of The Conference Board of Canada’s economic forecasting unit to help make sense of the key announcements in the budget.
Featured Insights
Falling Petroleum and Coal Sales Burned Canadian Manufacturing Sales in March
Canadian Economics May 15, 2024
Canadian manufacturing sales posted their weakest month-over-month growth since October 2023 with only 4 of 21 subsectors reporting higher sales. Falling sales of petroleum and coal products contributed most to this decline.
Quick take • 2-min read
Kiefer Van Mulligen
April Showers Didn’t Dampen the Labour Market
Canadian Economics May 10, 2024
In a weaker business environment, hiring across the economy has slowed. April was an exception to generally softer labour demand, but the fundamentals so far in 2024 remain on the weaker side. Rising labour supply and falling demand is reducing tightness in the labour market. Lower competition for workers is gradually weighing on wage growth, which we expect to decelerate further over the coming months.
Quick take • 3-min read
Jake Lenarduzzi, Liam Daly
Trade Balance Swings to Deficit
Canadian Economics May 2, 2024
Canada’s merchandise trade balance swings back into deficit in March as weaker export performance erases the gains made in February. Total imports also fell, reflecting weakened demand conditions domestically.
Quick take • 3-min read
Ted Mallett
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