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  1. Mar 12, 2024 · Ontario’s economy is set to take a more pronounced step back, growing just 0.5% in 2024 from 1.2% in 2023. Even though this marks a slight upward revision from the 0.2% growth previously forecasted, we still see the economy slowing down significantly.

  2. Sep 13, 2023 · Headwinds from higher interest rates and a slowing global economy are building. Canadian GDP edged 0.2% lower in Q2 of this year and early reports are pointing to another decline in Q3. Some factors that weighed on output in Q2 will prove ‘transitory’—including disruptions due to wildfires and a strike by federal workers in April.

  3. Jun 4, 2024 · The challenge for Canada is how can the economy reverse decades of underinvestment by businesses, slow and low adoption of new technologies, and remove complex regulatory and tax hurdles. It also comes down to what are the tools and measures needed to get a highly educated workforce to fully utilize their skills.

  4. Apr 16, 2024 · By meeting the additional fiscal objectives introduced in the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, Budget 2024 maintains a long Canadian tradition of fiscal responsibility, which is a pillar of Canada's excellent credit ratings from Moody's (Aaa), S&P (AAA), Fitch (AA+), as well as DBRS Morningstar (AAA). Along with Germany, Canada is one of only two G7 economies to have a AAA rating from at least ...

  5. Sep 24, 2023 · The Canadian economy is headed for a rough patch. Growth has already slowed considerably. Job growth has moderated. Inflation remains stubbornly high.

  6. The Canadian economy has moved from excess demand in 2022 to excess supply. In the second quarter of 2024, the output gap is estimated to be between -0.75% and -1.75%. Businesses’ reported capacity constraints have also fallen from their 2022 peak ( Chart 4 ).

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  8. Dec 15, 2023 · OTTAWA - Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he expects 2024 to be a transition year as higher interest rates slow down the economy, making way for lower inflation.

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