consumer confidence

Business sentiment was improving in Q1, but Middle East war pushing up costs Business sentiment was improving in Q1, but Middle East war pushing up costs

Economic Indicators

Business sentiment was improving in Q1, but Middle East war pushing up costs

BoC survey shows energy, fertilizer and freight costs impacted in March

By The Canadian Press |April 20, 2026

3 min read

Carney announces GST rebate boost to counter high cost of groceries Carney announces GST rebate boost to counter high cost of groceries

Policy

Carney announces GST rebate boost to counter high cost of groceries

Temporary 25% hike to GST credit will last for five years

By Kyle Duggan and Craig Lord, The Canadian Press  and  Staff |January 26, 2026

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Business confidence still weak as tariffs hold back investment: BoC Business confidence still weak as tariffs hold back investment: BoC

Economic Indicators

Business confidence still weak as tariffs hold back investment: BoC

BoC survey results raise economists' expectations of a rate cut this month

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |October 20, 2025

4 min read

Souring sentiment signals recession: Fitch Souring sentiment signals recession: Fitch

Economic Indicators

Souring sentiment signals recession: Fitch

The negative impact of higher tariffs on outlook, employment portends slump

By James Langton |May 20, 2025

1 min read