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The question of “recession or not” matters and would make Canada’s bad economic situation much worse

The question of “recession or not” matters and would make Canada’s bad economic situation much worse

by Grace Aderemi | Jun 15, 2026 | Analysis, EconMinute, Economic Insights, Insights

The Canadian economy recently posted two quarters of decline, sparking a debate among economists about whether Canada is in a recession. Then, just as quickly, many decided that the question was beside the point: Canada’s real problem is years-long stagnation. In...
Alberta’s dependence on the U.S. extends well beyond oil and gas

Alberta’s dependence on the U.S. extends well beyond oil and gas

by Grace Aderemi | Jun 10, 2026 | Analysis, EconMinute, Economic Insights, Insights

The formal review of CUSMA begins in just a few weeks. While the federal government is pushing to extend the current agreement for another 16 years, a clean and tidy extension is wildly unlikely. Negotiations are expected to extend well past July, tariffs are set to...
Crude oil is Canada’s biggest export diversification opportunity

Crude oil is Canada’s biggest export diversification opportunity

by Itari Thomas | Jun 1, 2026 | Analysis, EconMinute, Economic Insights, Insights

Last year, Prime Minister Carney set a goal of doubling Canada’s non-U.S. exports within a decade to decrease our reliance on the U.S. market.   That means non-U.S. exports need to grow from $225 billion to $450 billion in ten...
What’s actually going on in Alberta? Five charts that explain the province’s economy 

What’s actually going on in Alberta? Five charts that explain the province’s economy 

by Itari Thomas | May 25, 2026 | Analysis, EconMinute, Economic Insights, Insights

From the Canada-Alberta MOU implementation agreement to last week’s announcement of an October referendum on independence, Alberta has dominated recent headlines. But what’s actually happening on the ground has gotten less attention. Alberta’s economic outlook for the...
Alberta Economic Snapshot: Spring 2026

Alberta Economic Snapshot: Spring 2026

by Itari Thomas | May 13, 2026 | Analysis, Insights, Reports & Publications, Task Force & Policy Reports

Alberta Economic Snapshot The Alberta Snapshot is an executive summary we publish twice a year to help you stay on top of what’s happening in Alberta’s economy: the good, the bad, and the urgent. We created it because we know there’s a flood of economic data out...
How Prime Minister Carney Can Fix Canada’s Investment Problem

How Prime Minister Carney Can Fix Canada’s Investment Problem

by Grace Aderemi | May 6, 2026 | Analysis, EconMinute, Economic Insights, Insights

The federal government expected Budget 2025 to reignite investment in Canada, but evidence suggests otherwise. So far, Canada is nowhere close to reaching the level of new private sector investment desired over the next few years. And the 2026 Spring Economic Update,...
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