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April 2025 - Although the 25% U.S. tariffs proposed by the U.S. administration at the turn of 2025 on all Canadian goods have been avoided (to date), economic uncertainty has reached unprecedented levels and continues to weigh on consumer and business confidence in Canada.

November 2024 - Donald Trump’s policy agenda for a second term includes several key proposals that build on his previous presidency and his 2024 campaign promises. Here are some of the main points that could have an impact on Canada’s economy and why they matter for entrepreneurs as we move into the new year.

December 2024 - As we look ahead to 2025, Canadian SMEs face a mixed economic landscape. Despite potential headwinds, there are many reasons for cautious optimism.

September 2025 - In 2025, the Canadian job market is slowing down. Although the situation is not alarming at the moment, it is important for all entrepreneurs to take an interest.

April 2025 - The warm weather is slowly settling in across the country, and with spring comes the real estate market. The stage seemed set for an effervescent real estate market in the spring of 2025. However, expectations of a recovery in the Canadian housing market were quickly dampened by economic uncertainty.

March 2025 - The spectre of tariffs affects the global economy, but particularly the economies on both sides of the Canada-US border. The current situation is still highly uncertain as discussions with the US administration continue. Canada was slapped with tariffs of 10% on energy and 25% on all other goods for about three days before a further 30-day reprieve was granted. The evolution of tariffs remains unpredictable, and much can still change.

July 2025 - The level of economic uncertainty is still high in Canada. While trade agreements between the Americans and essentially the rest of the world remain unclear, and a fourth round of universal tariffs has been deployed (this time against copper imports), one element of the US economic agenda has recently been clarified and formalized. The "One Big, Beautiful" bill passed both the House and Senate, and was signed into law by the President. Will this tax reform have a concrete impact on your company? What does it mean for the Canadian economy?

February 2025 - The U.S. administration finally made good on its threat, or almost made good on its threat. The imposition of tariffs, and the shockwaves it provoked, quickly led to a welcome 30-day truce for the Canadian economy. Nevertheless, this latest episode of trade tension is accompanied by a climate of uncertainty that is likely to persist.

October 2024 - New Canadian import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles came into effect on October 1 and were accompanied by the official list of steel and aluminum products from China that will be subject to surtaxes this month. The surtaxes will increase costs for Canadian companies that source these products from China. What impact will these measures have on the economy and what are the implications for businesses?

June 2025 - Over the past year, the Bank of Canada has begun lowering its key interest rate, a way of making borrowing cheaper to stimulate the economy. It reduced the rate from 5.0% to 2.75%, a drop of 2.25% (or 225 basis points).