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Report on the Nation 2017

Ontario to perform well; relief in Alberta; a bright year for B.C.; improved fortunes in Quebec; and much more. A province-by-province economic report from the February 2017 issue of Investment Executive.

January 31, 2017

Better times

Some provinces may face challenges in curbing carbon emissions

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A strong Ontario faces trade concerns

Canada's largest economy is benefiting from public and private spending, but U.S. protectionism may hamper growth

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Is the worst over for Alberta?

Although the energy sector is struggling and unemployment remains high, rising oil prices should bring some relief to Alberta

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A prosperous outlook for B.C. continues

While home sales are slowing and growth is likely to ease slightly, the outlook for B.C. remains among the country's brightest

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Quebec looks ahead to better times

After years of high deficits and stalled employment, a shift to balanced books, more investment and rising exports is boosting the province's fortunes

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Changing places on the Prairies

In a reversal of the recent past, Saskatchewan has been battered by low prices for resources, while Manitoba is posting solid, if not spectacular, gains

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Forecast for the east: Cool and overcast

Plagued by low prices for resources and difficulty in retaining younger workers, most of Atlantic Canada faces slower GDP growth. But an uptick in wages should help

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Looking to a changing frontier

From diamonds to airports and research stations, the North is continuing to grow. But the optimism is uneven, with the Yukon facing a decline in GDP this year

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