by Lily Dupuis | Feb 10, 2025 | Analysis, Economic Insights, Insights
Trade diversification may be a hot topic, but it’s far from new. The idea that Canada shouldn’t rely so heavily on a single buyer has been around for years. And, as the federal trade minister recently pointed out, the government has had a diversification strategy in...
by Lily Dupuis | Feb 3, 2025 | Analysis, Economic Insights, Insights
For decades, it was common for young people to work in restaurants, cafes, and fast-food chains. These hospitality jobs were often their first venture into the working world. But things are changing; since the pandemic, we’re seeing fewer and fewer young Canadians in...
by Lily Dupuis | Jan 27, 2025 | Analysis, Economic Insights, Insights
We often hear about how Canada is falling behind the U.S. on things like economic growth and productivity. But what does this mean for the typical Canadian? Less money. Canadians earn significantly less than Americans, even when they have the same amount of...
by Lily Dupuis | Jan 20, 2025 | Analysis, Economic Insights, Insights
It goes without saying that these are uncertain times for Canada, from the threat of US tariffs to the risk of a recession. For governments, these challenges place a lot of pressure on budgets, especially federally. That’s why many economists have been highlighting...
by Lily Dupuis | Jan 15, 2025 | Analysis, Economic Insights, Insights
President-elect Trump’s view of trade is that it is something that can be won or lost, and, when it comes to Canada, he feels he’s losing. One of his (many) comments that made waves last week was that the U.S. was losing “$200 billion a year and more” to Canada,...
by Lily Dupuis | Dec 23, 2024 | Analysis, Economic Insights, Insights
When people are feeling the financial pinch, they usually look for ways to cut back their spending. Should we be concerned they’ll cut back on charitable giving as well? Unfortunately, the most recent data we have on charitable donations is from 2022, so the...
