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Conference Board of Canada

Indigenous tourism drives Alberta’s visitor economy (Video)

Indigenous tourism in Alberta sees major growth in jobs and GDP, with strong visitor demand and rising revenues reported for 2024 and 2025.

Consumer confidence upswing in spite of continued trade headwinds

After falling to a record low in March, the Index of Consumer Confidence showed a modest improvement this month, primarily driven by more neutralized sentiment regarding future job market prospects and financial conditions.

Canada’s consumer confidence hits record low in March

Despite easing inflation and falling interest rates, ongoing economic uncertainty remained a significant factor impacting consumers’ confidence.

Conference Board of Canada: U.S. trade war tariffs set to weaken global growth and challenge Canadian exporters

Given the widespread nature of these tariffs, U.S. consumers will have no safe haven from tariffs and inflation will surely spike significantly.

Consumer pessimism amid rising geoeconomic risks: Conference Board of Canada

The index of consumer confidence has now fallen to levels similar to the pandemic era, marking the third largest drop in confidence since April 2020.

A cloud of uncertainty looms: Conference Board of Canada

The Conference Board says Canada’s GDP is forecast to increase by 1.5 per cent in 2025 before increasing a further 1.9 per cent in 2026.

Swifter spending growth expected by Canadian consumers: Conference Board

Consumer price growth will continue to ease in 2024 and 2025

Many Retail Workers in Canada to Exit Industry Post-COVID-19 Amid Harsh Conditions: Expert

While some retailers in Canada are offering front-line workers increased pay and benefits, many are not and the outcome will be a loss of much-needed employees in years to come.
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