We are making some progress. That’s the finding of a unique survey of Canadians conducted for CIBC. In short, it measures our ambition. And how we’re doing …
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Stats provide insight into human behaviour
You can find it in the numbers. Tracking and predicting behavior are a favorite pastime of those in the policy formation world and, often, data provides …
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Tariff impact makes for challenging forecasts
Trying to figure out the impact tariffs will have on our economy is making the work of economists who are attempting to produce forecasts just a little bit …
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Tax holiday saw mixed results for food and beverage industry
The GST tax holiday over the Christmas season and into the new year did not do much for overall retail sales but it appears to have an impact on the food and …
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Income tax rates kick start campaign talk
It was only the first day of the federal election campaign but it offered up an important insight. Both major parties are hearing that Canadians believe they …
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Saskatchewan’s consumer confidence appears solid
Saskatchewan consumers started 2025 with a bang. Policymakers have been tracking retail or consumer spending patterns quite closely for the past few months. …
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