Fatih Sahin 
Ultra-low fertility reshapes family plans
Canada’s fertility rate has fallen to a historic low, reflecting deep shifts in how and when women form…
Employment Insurance claims rise as labour market softens into late 2025
The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance benefits edged higher in November, adding to signs that labour…
Industrial prices diverge in December as metals surge and energy drags
The Industrial Product Price Index fell 0.6% in December, reversing a strong gain in November. Once energy and…
Tax break fallout pushes inflation higher as food and services bite harder
Canada’s inflation rate moved higher in December, driven less by new price shocks than by the delayed fallout…
Foreign money returns to Canadian debt while equities see renewed pullback
Foreign investors continued to channel money into Canadian securities in November, but the data point to growing caution…
Transit ridership slides again
Urban public transit use in Canada continued to weaken in November, extending a year-long decline even as agencies…
Building permits plunge in November
Canada’s construction pipeline took a sharp step back in November, with the total value of building permits falling…
Unemployment Rises as Hiring Slows in December
Canada ended 2025 with signs of a softer job market. The unemployment rate rose to 6.8% in December,…
Canada slips back into a trade deficit
The merchandise trade balance moved back into deficit in October as imports rebounded more strongly than exports. Imports…
Smith Uses Year-End Interview to Defend Alberta’s Policy Reset
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith used her year-end interview with Bruce McAllister on Alberta Update to argue that Alberta’s…