Canada’s economy is shrinking
Trump's tariffs didn't cause Canada's economic decline. They exposed problems that have been dragging the economy down for years
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Canada is taxing the life out of its own economy
Investors follow returns. When productivity lags and taxes bite, money finds a better home
Don’t celebrate Trump’s tariff defeat just yet
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling strengthens Trump’s hand heading into the CUSMA review
Don’t celebrate Canada’s falling unemployment rate just yet
The January unemployment rate fell because the workforce is shrinking, not because it’s easier to find work
Is Canada really “too risky” to invest in?
Canada may feel risky, but compared with other countries, it is still one of the safest places to invest and do business
Canada is on track to lose 4,000 restaurants in 2026
The restaurant sector is shrinking under rising costs, thinning margins and closures delayed by pandemic-era support
Slowing population growth puts Canada’s economy at risk
Canada’s economy runs on consumer spending, and consumer spending runs on people. Slowing population growth weakens that foundation
