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By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist The Carney government has pledged to double Canada’s exports to markets other than the United States over the coming decade. That’s a tall order – especially in a world of rising protectionism and mounting...
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ICBA celebrates 50 years of serving open shop construction this year, and we are looking back every week at some of the significant moments,...
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As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to wave his tariff wand at Canada and other American trading partners, it is an opportune time to reflect on...
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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...
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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...
