Economic Forecast

• Business confidence hits record low in Ontario, even lower in Hamilton and Niagara: OCC

  The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s latest economic report says business confidence has dropped mainly due to labour shortages and inflation.

  Economy

  Feb 8, 2023
  
• Recession in Canada ‘probable’ next year, ex-Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says

  Mark Carney, former head of central banks in both Canada and the U.K., told a Senate committee on Thursday that the economy is likely to fall into a recession sometime next year.

  Economy

  Oct 20, 2022
  
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• As IMF warns of economic slowdown, Canada’s labour market could be critical buffer

  There are silver linings in Canada to the "dire warnings" from the International Monetary Fund about a global economic slowdown, economists argue.

  Economy

  Oct 11, 2022
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• Deloitte forecasts short-lived recession in 2023, but says job losses shouldn’t be severe

  Deloitte is calling for a recession by the end of next year, but says Canada's labour shortage and pandemic savings could cushion the blow for households.

  Economy

  Sep 28, 2022
• Report says Alberta economy on road to recovery

  A new report says Alberta’s economy is back on track and is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year.

  Economy

  Jul 18, 2022
• Inflation keeps rising, will recession follow? Experts say ‘batten down the hatches’

  Will Canada's economy tip into recession? Economists say it's in the cards, and warn businesses could be forced into layoffs as interest rates rise to tackle inflation.

  Consumer

  Jun 25, 2022
• Forecast that Alberta, B.C. will lead country in economic growth in 2020 ‘a bit bullish’: experts

  The Conference Board of Canada's provincial outlook predicts Alberta's economy will rebound by 2.4 per cent next year and 3.1 per cent in 2021.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2019
• Conference board issues economic forecast for London

  London's economy is expected to slow slightly this year, and even more next year, according to the Conference Board of Canada.

  Economy

  Mar 14, 2018
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• “Credible” case BC Liberals can pay for Throne Speech promises: UBC economist

  A UBC economist says it’s entirely possible the money is there to pay for more than $1.5-billion in new spending pledged in the BC Liberal Throne Speech.

  Politics

  Jun 24, 2017
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• Hamilton’s economic growth expected to hold steady as housing market slows

  According to the report, manufacturing and tourism also remain strong, thanks in part, to a weaker Canadian dollar.

  Canada

  May 25, 2017