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OP/ED: Carney should fix problems in Canada’s own backyard to spur trade and investment
The following piece by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson first ran in the Calgary Sun on March 4, 2026.
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OP/ED: U.S. Supreme Court ruling makes CUSMA review even more critical
The following op-ed was co-written by Steven Globerman and ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson, in their roles with the Fraser Institute. It was...
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Checking Up on Small Business in Alberta
Key Takeaways for Alberta Construction Businesses:
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ICBA ECONOMICS: Where B.C. and Alberta Stand on Corporate Head Offices
Statistics Canada’s latest survey of corporate headquarters provides updated counts of head offices and direct head office jobs for each province as...
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The Rising Cost of Building Construction in Canada
Data on construction prices are collected regularly and reported quarterly by Statistics Canada. They provide information on the change over time in...
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ICBA ECONOMICS: A Snapshot of Exports and Jobs in Canada
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to wave his tariff wand at Canada and other American trading...