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By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist, and Ken Peacock, Consulting Economist Statistics Canada’s provincial economic accounts for 2024 provide the most comprehensive measure of economic output (GDP) across all sectors of the economy. The recently...
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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,...
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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,...
