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By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist QUICK SUMMARY: Homebuilding in Canada is slowing sharply in major regions like Metro Vancouver and Toronto, with many projects delayed or cancelled as demand softens and population growth cools, threatening...
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By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist There is a popular view – common in media stories, and repeated ad nauseum by union leaders and ‘progressive’...
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By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist As we enter the last quarter of an economically challenging 2025, now is an opportune time to check in on...
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By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist It’s no secret that Donald Trump won last year’s Presidential election on the back of far-reaching promises...
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By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist The trade union movement in Canada, as in many other advanced economies, is in the throes of change. Rapid...
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The following op-ed by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson first appeared in the Calgary Sun on September 3, 2025.
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By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist On the eve of another Labour Day, the Canadian job market is losing steam amid unprecedented tariff hikes,...
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By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist Construction is one of the biggest industries in the country, whether ranked by total business revenues,...
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By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist Spending by households on goods, services and housing represents more than three-fifths of all economic...
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The following op-ed, co-written by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and consulting economist Ken Peacock, first appeared in Business in Vancouver...