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Canada’s global investor conference is coming up. There’s one pitch that will be hard for the Prime Minister to make.

Canada’s global investor conference is coming up. There’s one pitch that will be hard for the Prime Minister to make.

by Itari Thomas | Aug 10, 2026 | Analysis, EconMinute, Economic Insights, Insights

In about a month, investors will descend on Toronto to hear the Prime Minister make the case for Canada in an inaugural Canada Investment Summit — a worthy effort given the country’s extraordinary need for...
The 2026 World Cup may turn a rare profit. Will the host countries? 

The 2026 World Cup may turn a rare profit. Will the host countries? 

by Grace Aderemi | Jul 27, 2026 | Analysis, EconMinute, Economic Insights, Insights

The dust is settling after Spain’s victory over Argentina in the World Cup final, bringing a close to the five-week tournament jointly hosted by Canada, the U.S., and Mexico and watched around the world.  With the...
Growing Canada’s food advantage 

Growing Canada’s food advantage 

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

While energy and pipelines have understandably drawn much of the attention in recent weeks, the Calgary Stampede, which just wrapped up, is a reminder of the province’s deep roots in farming and...
Canadians are increasingly using AI on the job 

Canadians are increasingly using AI on the job 

by Itari Thomas | Jun 24, 2026 | Analysis, EconMinute, Economic Insights, Insights

AI use at work is exploding in Canada. In September 2024, just 17% of workers aged 15 to 69 reported using generative AI on the job. Ten months later, that number had nearly doubled to 30%. And with more Canadians seeing their colleagues use it, it’s likely that...
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...
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