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Canadian firms confident heading into 2026 as AI investments shape strategy: IBM study
Canadian organizations are entering 2026 with high confidence in their own performance despite lingering economic uncertainty, according to new...
CanWCC launches strategy that puts Canada’s one million self-employed women at centre of economic power
Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) has launched a three-year national advocacy and support strategy designed specifically for self-employed...
Canadian construction output grew 1.3% in Q3 2025, CCA economic report says
Canada’s construction sector posted stronger growth than the broader economy in the third quarter of 2025, according to a...
Cut red tape or risk losing our farms: CFIB
The future of Canada’s agriculture industry is at risk, as nearly seven in 10 agri-businesses are advising the next...
CFIB 2026 Red Tape Report Card: Alberta earns the top grade for the fourth consecutive year
Alberta has once again claimed the highest overall grade in the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s 16th annual Red...
VIDEO: From holes in his shoes to Dragons’ Den: Marc Lafleur’s “Full Circle” return
Canadian entrepreneur Marc Lafleur went from a broke kid in Cornwall, Ontario—who couldn’t afford a car and had holes in his...
Red tape steals a month of doctors’ time every year: CFIB
Eliminating the 20 million hours of unnecessary paperwork and administrative tasks doctors face annually would free up the equivalent...
Global CEO confidence in revenue falls to five-year low amid AI and cyber risks: PwC
Only three-in-ten CEOs (30 per cent) said they are confident about revenue growth over the next 12 months, down...
Current federal government’s projected per-person debt is $56,432, the second highest in Canadian history
A new study released by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank, says under Prime Minister...
EI recipients on the rise: Statistics Canada
The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits increased by 8,900 (+1.6%) in November to 566,000. After trending up for...
Business Sentiment Remains Subdued but Improves Slightly as Trade Uncertainty Persists: Bank of Canada
Business sentiment is subdued but remains above its survey low from the second quarter of 2025, according to the...
Canadian dealmaking set to pick up in 2026 as one-third of business leaders plan acquisitions: KPMG
Canadian mergers and acquisitions activity is expected to strengthen in 2026, with about one-third of business leaders planning major...
Beyond the forecast: Six themes for Canada’s economy in 2026: RBC
Canada spent 2025 facing what many believed would be a catastrophic trade shock: Fears of the short- and long-term...
Canada housing market seen regaining momentum this spring after late-2025 slowdown: Royal LePage
The Canadian housing market is expected to regain momentum this spring after closing 2025 with modest price declines and...
Canadian home sales slip at end of 2025 as December activity declines
Canadian home sales edged lower at the end of 2025, with transactions falling in December and annual sales down...
VIDEO: Canada Avoided Recession in 2025 but Faces Uncertain Growth Outlook in 2026: Economist Todd Hirsch
Canada’s economy avoided a recession in 2025 despite widespread concerns triggered by renewed trade tensions with the United States,...
International travel to Canada falls again in December as arrivals drop 12.7%: Statistics Canada
Canada recorded 4.6 million international arrivals by air and automobile in December, down 12.7 per cent from the same...
Digital Platform Work Remains Steady in Canada, with 667,000 Gig Workers in 2025: Statistics Canada
Digital platform employment is a form of work that can be flexible and easy to access, though it typically...
VIDEO: Small Businesses Face Uncertainty, Costs Despite Glimmers of Optimism: CFIB
Canadian small businesses are continuing to navigate an uncertain economic environment, with consumer demand and rising costs posing significant...
Upcoming trade talks, federal budget expected to shape Canada’s growth outlook: Conference Board
Canada’s economy is expected to post modest growth through 2026 as government stimulus and improving business investment help offset...
Canada posts merchandise trade deficit in October as imports outpace exports: Statistics Canada
Canada’s merchandise trade balance swung to a deficit in October as imports rose faster than exports, reflecting stronger inbound...
Opportunities & Trends Canadian Entrepreneurs Can Act On
Big Opportunities Ahead: Where Canadian Entrepreneurs Should Focus in 2026 . Every new year brings predictions — but 2026...
The Big Picture for Canadian Entrepreneurs in the Year Ahead
The Entrepreneur’s Playbook for 2026… growth, technology, and resilience — what founders need to know now. As we enter...
Canada’s housing market poised for a reset in 2026, with modest price growth and increased activity: Royal LePage
After a tumultuous 2025 marked by economic and political shifts, 2026 emerges as a crucial reset year for Canada’s...
How homebuilding incentives can pay off for cities, homeowners and local economies: new Concordia study
A new study from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business finds that improving housing affordability isn’t just a...
Provincial economies weathering tariffs to varying degrees: Conference Board of Canada
While provincial economies have remained resilient this year, the ongoing trade war continues to suppress business confidence, slow investment...
VIDEO: What’s ahead for Canada’s housing market in 2026: RE/MAX
In this video interview, Don Kottick, President of RE/MAX Canada, explains that 2025 began with optimism for the real...
Government adds 950,000 jobs since 2015, accounting for 30% of total employment growth in Canada
From 2015 to 2024, the government sector in Canada–including federal, provincial and municipal–added 950,000 jobs, which accounted for roughly...
Canadian GDP grows slightly in Q3: Statistics Canada
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 0.6% in the third quarter of 2025, after falling 0.5% in the second...
Motivated Buyers Signal Renewed Housing Market Confidence Heading into 2026: REMAX Canada
The Canadian housing market could be on the upswing looking ahead to 2026, with more buyers preparing to enter the...
Statistics Canada Reports Decline in Employment
The number of employees receiving pay and benefits from their employer—measured as “payroll employment” in the Survey of Employment,...
VIDEO: The importance of financial literacy for entrepreneurs
Financial literacy is just as critical to entrepreneurship as innovation or risk-taking, says Kelley Keehn, CEO of the Money...
VIDEO: Would an independent Alberta be economically viable?
Alberta’s growing separatist movement could carry significant economic risks, largely driven by the uncertainty it would create, economist Todd...
CCA Urges New Americas Trade Strategy
The Canadian Council for the Americas (CCA) is urging the federal government to take immediate steps to strengthen trade...
Employment Insurance beneficiaries decline slightly: Statistics Canada
The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI benefits (-1.1%; -6,200) edged down to 544,000 in September, the second...
Salvation Army Launches 2025 Christmas Kettle Campaign as New Report Reveals Canadians Struggling with Rising Costs
As The Salvation Army launches its 2025 Christmas Kettle Campaign, a new national report highlights that managing limited financial resources remains...
Less talk, more action: Canadian small businesses demand more from leaders on internal trade
As the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) convenes this week, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling...
Homes Sales Rise 0.9% in October: CREA
The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS Systems edged up 0.9% on a month-over-month basis in October,...
Small businesses could see nearly $5 billion in relief if workers’ compensation boards returned excess funds: CFIB
Canadian small businesses could unlock almost $5 billion in financial relief if seven workers’ compensation boards (WCBs) return surplus...
Canada maintains tight immigration policy despite permanent resident exemptions: RBC Economics
The Canadian federal government’s latest three-year immigration plan represents a far smaller shift in policy than last year’s overhaul, says...
BDC research indicates link between ADHD and significant group of entrepreneurs
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) says 7% of Canadian entrepreneurs have received a professional diagnosis for Attention-deficit...
Operating revenue at Canadian newspaper publishers continues to fall in 2024: Statistics Canada
The operating revenue of Canadian newspaper publishers declined to $1.6 billion in 2024, down by almost one-fifth (-17.9%) from 2022, when...
Employment increases by 67,000 in October: Statistics Canada
Employment increased by 67,000 (+0.3%) in October, the second consecutive monthly increase, and the employment rate rose 0.2 percentage...
Salvation Army Report Reveals Sharp Rise in Job Insecurity and Cost-of-Living Stress
A new national report from The Salvation Army shows that a growing number of Canadians are struggling to stay afloat,...
Budget 2025: Concerns Over Spending and Debt
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is criticizing Prime Minister Mark Carney for ballooning spending and debt in Budget 2025. “Budget 2025...
As federal public service size has ballooned, service levels not improving: CFIB
A new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) shows that despite rapid federal public service growth, small...
Canada’s economy contracts 0.3% in August: Statistics Canada
Canada’s real gross domestic product (GDP) fell 0.3 per cent in August, offsetting most of the 0.3 per cent...
Trade uncertainty, economic pressures weigh on Canada’s solopreneurs: EQ Bank
A new survey from EQ Bank suggests Canadian solopreneurs are feeling the strain of global trade instability and economic...
Federal budget 2025 must deliver unfinished tax promises: CFIB
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to use the upcoming budget to...
FACE Coalition annual report shows $12M in loans disbursed, $50M milestone for Black-owned businesses
The Federation of African Canadian Economics says it disbursed $12 million in loans to Black-owned businesses during the 2024–2025...