Watch economists and a portfolio manager on the slow pace of growth, and what can be done about it Other
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pledge to make the Canadian economy the strongest in the G7 is the equivalent of attempting to turn around the Titanic before it hits the iceberg. An indication of the enormity of this task is to look at the performance of the G7 countries in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per […] Transport
A rate hold should provide support to the Canadian dollar, while a cut would make the loonie less attractive to investors Economics
The latest gauge on the Canadian economy was stronger than most economists expected, but the boost in productivity during the first quarter may have been due to tariff concerns. Other
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy got a boost to start the year as businesses rushed to get ahead of tariffs, and some economists believe that lift will be enough to keep the Bank of Canada on the sidelines at its interest rate decision next week. Real gross domestic product rose 2.2 per cent annualized in […] Other
Many economists are predicting a recession this year, leading to unprecedented uncertainty for businesses and consumers Economics
A new report from the OECD projects Canada's economy will lag behind other developed nations due mainly to the trade war, but narrowly avoid a recession. Other
The report highlighted the need for Canada to improve its productivity, which lags the OECD average Other
