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- Demographic changes are reshaping the Canadian economyAn older population and fewer immigrants are changing the economy by shrinking the workforce and shifting what people consume. […]
- Global trade is changing how the Canadian economy worksInternational trade benefits the Canadian economy, but changes to our trade relationships are now forcing businesses to adjust to a new reality. […]
- The AI transformationArtificial intelligence is changing how much we produce and what work humans do. But we don’t yet know all the ways AI will affect the economy. […]
- The evolution of how we pay for thingsNew technologies new payments possibilities. Learn more about how these innovations can make purchases easier, but also introduce new risks. […]
- How economic uncertainty disrupts investmentBusiness investment plays a pivotal role in economic growth. […]
- Price check: Inflation in CanadaWhy prices change, and what it means for the economy. […]
- Learning more about Indigenous economiesIndigenous businesses make a valuable contribution to Canada’s economy, but we still have much to learn about what makes them distinct. […]
- How high productivity helps fight inflationHigher productivity helps keep prices down and wages up. It gives workers more money to spend and increases the value they get when they spend it. And it allows businesses to weather cost increases without having to raise prices. All together, these factors drive economic growth. […]
- What drives up the price of groceriesWeather, energy prices, and labour and import costs all contribute to higher grocery prices […]
- What labour force participation tells us about the economyLabour force participation tells us how many people are active in the labour market and how many have dropped out of it. It is just one piece of a larger puzzle, but it is essential to understanding what is happening in the labour market overall. […]
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