by Itari Thomas | Nov 24, 2025 | Analysis, EconMinute, Economic Insights, Insights
At a gathering of McDonald’s leaders, owners, and suppliers, President Trump declared that the U.S. is in its “golden age.” But Americans don’t seem to agree, and faith in protectionism may be fading. Concerns about the U.S. economy are mounting. Americans...
by Itari Thomas | Nov 10, 2025 | Analysis, EconMinute, Economic Insights, Insights
Budget 2025 is no austerity budget, that’s for sure. Government spending remains high, revenue expectations are weak, and massive new capital outlays for defence, infrastructure and other major initiatives mean that Ottawa will need to borrow an additional $320...
by Itari Thomas | Nov 3, 2025 | Analysis, EconMinute, Economic Insights, Insights
Canada has been promising to cut red tape for decades, but the web of regulations has only grown. Since 2006, the total number of federal regulations climbed by 37%, despite a series of initiatives meant to do the exact opposite. From Prime Minister...
by Itari Thomas | Oct 27, 2025 | Analysis, EconMinute, Economic Insights, Insights
Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney offered an early preview of the federal budget. But for all the talk of new spending and big ambitions, taxes barely came up, and the word “revenue” wasn’t even mentioned. That’s a big miss. Carney has billed this as an...
by Itari Thomas | Oct 20, 2025 | Analysis, EconMinute, Economic Insights, Insights
For many Canadians, it was hard to see Hudson’s Bay lock its doors for good. Those empty spaces are a reminder of the jobs and heritage that Canada lost with its closure. But business closures like this are also a part of how economies grow. When companies fail...
by Itari Thomas | Oct 6, 2025 | Analysis, EconMinute, Economic Insights, Insights
Innovation shapes productivity and economic growth. Developing, commercializing and adopting new technologies, approaches, and ideas is critical for Canada to maintain a competitive economic edge. Unfortunately, recent signs on Canada’s innovation front aren’t...
