Canada’s consumer price index rose 1.7 per cent in May thanks to a more balanced housing market and smaller increases in travel prices. … READ MORE >
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Market Minute: Canada’s trade outlook not as bleak as feared
While uncertainty plagues Canada’s trade outlook, a relatively low U.S. effective tariff rate means things might not be as bleak as they seemed back in March. … READ MORE >
Canada embraces AI with new federal minister, but are businesses as eager?
Canada’s new AI minister is an encouraging sign for businesses already implementing an AI-focused digital strategy—and could potentially spur reticent companies to ramp up AI integration efforts. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada expectations for the second half of 2025
The Bank of Canada prioritizes price stability as a source of consistency and confidence in an uncertain environment. Here’s what to watch in the second half of 2025. … READ MORE >
Canadian housing data shows growing imbalances amid economic tension
Canada’s housing starts appear steady at first glance—but below that surface-level stability, there are growing imbalances at the provincial level. … READ MORE >
Canadian household net worth rises despite economic uncertainty
Canadian household net worth rose for a sixth quarter in a row—but this trend could reverse next quarter as the effects of trade tensions persist and spread. … READ MORE >
Canada’s unemployment rate hits 7% despite some resilience
Despite some economic resilience, Canada’s unemployment rate hit 7 per cent as the damage from tariffs and trade uncertainty permeates the labour market. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada holds interest rate again amid economic volatility
Despite a better-than-expected first quarter for Canada’s economy, the Bank of Canada held its interest rate again as it contends with tariff uncertainty and economic volatility. … READ MORE >
Canada’s economy grows 0.5% in 1st quarter due to exports, but challenges loom
Canada’s economy grew in the first quarter largely due to pre-tariff efforts, but ongoing uncertainty means the economy is expected to contract next quarter. … READ MORE >
Inflation falls in Canada as end of consumer carbon tax offsets other increases
Canada’s consumer price index (CPI) fell to 1.7% in April thanks to the removal of the consumer carbon price and lower crude oil prices. For now, price increases associated with U.S. tariffs seem to have been kept at bay. The end of the consumer carbon tax should continue to apply … … READ MORE >