The Conference Board of Canada announced that it is adopting a new operating name, marking a significant milestone in its evolution as Canada’s leading independent research organization. The new name, Signal49 Research, reflects the organization’s focus, and deep Canadian roots. “For decades, we’ve delivered evidence-based research and unique insights to help Canadian leaders tackle the country’s toughest … Read more
Economic uncertainty continues to weigh on the economy, but government stimulus, better business investment, improving consumer confidence, and a resolution of the trade dispute should boost the economy according to new research from The Conference Board of Canada. GDP is forecast to have increased 1.7 per cent in 2025 and is anticipated to grow a further 1.3 per … Read more
For employees with disabilities, disclosure is complex and the need to disclose can be a barrier to workplace inclusion, according to new research from The Conference Board of Canada and MentorAbility Canada, an initiative of the Canadian Association for Supported Employment. “Canada needs more accessible workplaces, but too often people with disabilities face systemic barriers that prevent them from fully … Read more
The Conference Board of Canada forecasts real GDP growth of 1.1 per cent in 2025, noting that Canada’s economy is struggling to rebound from a sharp second-quarter contraction as trade adapts to higher tariffs. “The Canadian economy is certainly feeling the impact of a turbulent 2025, with tariffs and ongoing uncertainty weighing heavily on export performance … Read more
Trade between Canada and Ireland has increased substantially since the introduction of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in 2017, nearly doubling from US$4.9 billion in 2016 to US$9.6 billion in 2023, according to new research from The Conference Board of Canada. “The growth in trade speaks to the strength of the relationship between Canada and Ireland and underscores the value of diversifying our trade relationships with trusted partners,” … Read more
The ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States is dampening both business and consumer confidence, weighing heavily on provincial economies, according to new research from The Conference Board of Canada. “While the trade disruption with the United States is clouding Canada’s near-term outlook, demographics will play a crucial role in shaping Canada’s economic trajectory over the longer-term,” said Richard Forbes, principal economist at The Conference Board of Canada. “Slowing … Read more
Canada’s intellectual property landscape reveals a mix of inventive strengths and weaknesses across 35 key technology areas, according to new research from The Conference Board of Canada. “Intellectual property is a key driver of innovation, freedom to operate and economic growth,” said Alain Francq, director, innovation & technology at The Conference Board of Canada. “Patents provide clues to where we have unique … Read more
According to new research from The Conference Board of Canada, Canada’s economic growth is forecast to slow to 1.5 per cent in 2025, as escalating trade disputes with the United States weigh on business confidence and dampen exports. “The economy outperformed expectations in the first quarter of 2025, but the momentum is quickly fading,” said … Read more
To build a future-ready trade infrastructure network, Canada must develop a long-term strategy and invest in transformative trade infrastructure projects, according to new research from The Conference Board of Canada. “With global markets shifting and an increasingly volatile global climate, Canada’s trade infrastructure stands at a critical juncture,” said Susan Black, CEO of The Conference Board of Canada. “Addressing today’s challenges requires a strategic, systems-level … Read more
Following an overall sluggish 2024, the Canadian economy is poised for a stronger performance this year, as lower borrowing costs encourage consumer spending and business investment to pick up, according to new research from The Conference Board of Canada. Canada’s GDP is forecast to increase by 1.5 per cent in 2025 before increasing a further 1.9 per cent … Read more
