Young Canadians hit a 14 month low in consumer confidence
Canadian consumer confidence has begun to decline. Of note confidence among Canadians that are under 30 years of age has hit a 14 month low.
Gasoline, shelter costs drive inflation up a smidge to 2.9%
Canada’s inflation rate went up slightly in March compared to February, with…
Consumer confidence remains positive for fourth month in succession
Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of…
Budget 2024: Majority of Canadians concerned about deficit, say federal government is spending ‘too…
Days ahead of a federal budget that’s had most of the mystery taken out of it…
Canadians more likely to blame grocery stores than others for rising food prices; nearly one in…
Canadians more likely to blame grocery stores than others for rising food prices;…
Forward-looking Expectations Sub-indice hits 23 month high
The Nanos Bloomberg tracking has traditionally been a leading indicator of…
Morneau, Charest push for focus on economic growth ahead of federal budget
Former federal finance minister Bill Morneau and former Quebec premier Jean…
Grocery code of conduct won't drive prices higher, Sobeys chief executive says
Empire Co. Ltd. chief executive Michael Medline said there’s no evidence that…
Canadians eye federal budget for action on high food prices
Canadians fed up with paying high grocery prices will be closely watching the…
Views on real estate values increasing hits a three-month low
Week over week data generally remains marginally positive and stable. Of note,…
Canada's economy desperately needs shock treatment after this Liberal government
Lack of business investment is the main culprit. Canadians are digging holes with…
So Far, So Good: C.D. Howe Institute Business Cycle Council Declares Recession Avoided in 2022, 2023
Weakness in Canadian GDP since the Bank of Canada began raising its policy rate in…
Referencing 'In an emergency, break glass' signs, Bank of Canada official says, 'It's time to break…
A senior Bank of Canada official says the need to improve productivity has reached…
Consumer confidence positive for 15th week in succession
Consumer confidence is on a 15 week positive streak thanks in large part to…
Trudeau's budget eyes young voters with affordable housing push
Housing will be the focus of Canada’s upcoming budget, with Finance Minister…
Mind the Gaps - How Atlantic Canada can keep up the momentum
“Why Atlantic Canada Remains White and Poor” — that was the blunt and provocative…
Pessimism grows among Canadians concerning the direction of the country on economic issues
A growing proportion of Canadians say Canada is moving in the wrong direction…
Indigenous consultation is key to the Ring of Fire becoming Canada’s economic superpower
Many of the 30,000 attendees of the March 2024 Prospectors and Developers…
Inflation dropped to 2.8% in February amid relief at grocery store
The annual rate of inflation ticked down in February amid relief at the grocery…
Forward looking expectations hits a two-year high
The forward-looking Bloomberg Nanos Expectations sub-indice has been trending upward…
Economic weakness is threatening our prosperity. The federal budget is a chance to turn it around
When the Coalition for a Better Future — which we co-chair — released its first…
The Canadian Public Outlook for the Rest of 2024: Housing, Personal Finances, and Geopolitics
Between February 29 and March 6, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a nationwide…
Almost two in three prefer spending restraint over increasing spending or continuing as planned
Under 2 in 3 Canadians say the federal government should either reduce…
Forward looking Expectations Index hits 21 month high.
Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of…
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5 per cent
The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 5 per cent on Wednesday, citing…
Consumer confidence in Prairies reaches 20 month high.
Overall Canadian consumer confidence remains in marginally positive…
Canada is no longer one of the richest nations on Earth. Country after country is passing us by
The growth crisis deepens. The latest figures from Statistics Canada confirm that…
Culture-goers feel joy, comfort and excitement when thinking of attending art and cultural events –…
The Arts Response Tracking Study is a regular monitor of the environment in…
Forward looking expectations hit one year high.
Canadian consumer confidence remains in positive territory for the tenth week…
Inflation slowed sharply to 2.9% in January as gas prices fell
The annual rate of inflation in Canada eased half a percentage point in…
Consumer confidence remains in marginally positive territory
Canadian consumer confidence continues to remain in positive territory with…
Many Canadians are fed up with shrinkflation. So what's being done about it?
PepperBrooks was getting ready to wash her dishes when she noticed something didn’t…
When Ottawa caps interest rates, high-risk borrowers don’t get loans
Ottawa has set its sights on reining in predatory lending rates. Last year it set out…
Economic anxiety high, faith in political leaders low in Canada, survey suggests
Canadians are stressed out about the economy and have little faith in politicians…
The global resurgence of economic nationalism: A looming threat for Canada
A new strain of economic nationalism is reshaping policies in the world’s two…
Ottawa announces new funding to tackle rent affordability and rising grocery prices
In a press conference on Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…
Forward looking expectations sub-indice hits positive high not seen since May 2022
Overall consumer confidence continues to incrementally trend up in January. Of…
Canada’s economy picked up steam heading into the end of 2023
Canada’s economy snapped a streak of flat growth in November and showed signs of…
Economic Recession and Personal Finances
63% of Canadians consider their household finances to be good, while 58% of…
Consumer confidence continues to incrementally improve
After skirting into negative territory at the tail end of 2023, consumer…
