Productivity, housing, climate key for Canada: OECD
Negative economic shock from U.S. increases urgency of long-standing challenges
- By: James Langton
- May 26, 2025 May 26, 2025
- 13:20
Negative economic shock from U.S. increases urgency of long-standing challenges
"More needs to be done to raise productivity and tackle climate-related risks,” says OECD chief economist Álvaro Pereira
Von der Leyen says Europe is ready to advance talks “swiftly and decisively”
Business leaders urge action ahead of throne speech
U.S. imports soared in anticipation of higher tariffs, group noted
Decision highlights efforts to meet government cost-saving targets
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson has suggested more supply leading to a 'stable' market can solve the crisis
New car sales drove monthly gain, Statistics Canada figures show
'Surprisingly good' results driven by a March surge in exports and industrial production ahead of U.S. tariffs
Banks reported solid results, but signal caution ahead
U.S. trade war torpedos economic growth
Seven priorities outline focus on affordability, economic growth and trade
Adjusted earnings slip as bank boosts credit loss provisions and reports lower U.S. retail profits
The unemployment rate held at a healthy 4.2% in April
Investment board eyes new prospects for large-scale domestic infrastructure and long-term growth
Globally, exports rose 2% year on year, down from 4% in March
Jump in energy and water bills drives inflation to 3.5% in April
Core inflation accelerated to top 3% in April, despite a drop in headline CPI
Credit card balances rise, driving faster debt accumulation
Canada and the U.S. retreat on climate disclosure rules amid global momentum
Just two Canadian active managers maintained top-quartile performance in each of the last five years
End of the consumer carbon price drove gas costs down, but grocery prices continued to climb
U.S. attacks on academia provide an opportunity to bolster R&D in Canada