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May 30, 2023

Ottawa’s ‘economic optimism’ means it is less likely to face recession, new report suggests

A new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce shows that more than 60 per cent of urban centres across Canada are likely facing recession — or “city-cession” — but Ottawa is one of the few major municipalities bucking the trend.

May 30, 2023

Is Toronto hurtling toward a ‘city-cession’? New data paints a gloomy picture as consumer spending slows

According to data from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce the year started off with a “burst of activity,” but in recent months spending has slowed.

May 30, 2023

Posthaste: These Canadian regions are headed for ‘city-cessions’ — a sign Canada may not be far behind

While Canada’s economy has yet to dip into recession, new data from the Business Data Lab suggests that many of the country’s major cities are already heading into downturns known as “city-cessions.”

May 24, 2023

Empty Canadian offices fill 89 Rogers Centres – and it’s a chance to reimagine downtown

Almost 50 million square feet of vacant office space is available in Canadian downtowns, with nearly 40 per cent of that becoming vacant since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. That’s the equivalent of 89 baseball stadiums the size of Rogers Centre in Toronto.

May 16, 2023

Canadian Chamber of Commerce has a new tool to ‘democratize data’ – and it’s pretty good

Canadian Chamber of Commerce chief economist Stephen Tapp is on a mission to, as he puts it, “democratize data” in this country. His organization has debuted a new online tool designed to do just that. And it’s pretty good.

May 05, 2023

Majority of Manitoba business owners optimistic despite cost pressures

The Canadian Chamber’s chief economist is calling Manitoba’s current period a “slow growth phase” — less consumer spending, less innovation, fewer hiring frenzies than those seen in the recent past.

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