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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
by Grace Aderemi | Apr 22, 2026 | Analysis, EconMinute, Economic Insights, Insights
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has been a harsh reminder to governments that when energy prices rise, affordability quickly takes priority over decarbonization and other policy goals. Canada has already shown that. Recently, Prime Minister Carney cut the federal...
