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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.

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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?

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September 2023 - Canada's population is growing at a record pace, thanks mainly to higher levels of immigration and temporary resident arrivals. The population expanded by over 1.1 million people in 2022 and high growth is set to continue in the coming years. This month's Economic Letter looks at how Canada's growing population is changing our economy and what it means for your business.

July 2023 - Central banks have had to face the risk of causing a recession as they raised interest rates over the last year and a half. But so far, the "R-word" has referred more to resilience than recession in Canada. Now, the Bank of Canada has raised rates again after a lengthy pause, rekindling concerns about a recession. Can the Canadian economy still come in for a soft landing?

June 2024 - With the country's inflation rate holding below 3%, the Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate earlier this month by 25 basis points. Most observers saw this as a sign the bank’s post-pandemic fight against inflation is drawing to a close. However, are a series of rate cuts now a certainty? Can we expect rates to fall as quickly as they rose? In short, how will interest rates evolve over the coming months?

September 2024 - After many gloomy months, interest rate cuts helped rekindled optimism among Canadian households and businesses over the summer. When confidence improves, the economy usually does too. Will it be the case this time around? What can we expect from the economy as the year draws to a close?