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The Bank projects that the Canadian economy will continue to grow in line with its potential through 2020.

We are all better off if the financial system can weather a storm or two. And every one of us plays a role in keeping it that way.

Technology can enhance efficiency and help create new jobs, but challenges like automation's impact on employment also need careful consideration and proactive solutions.

Responses to the autumn Business Outlook Survey indicate that near-term business prospects continue to be robust. Strong demand and elevated capacity pressures support firms’ investment and employment intentions.

Household lending conditions were almost unchanged this quarter, while competition for corporate borrowers continues to drive an easing in business lending conditions.

Freer trade lowers prices and boosts economies, yet not everyone benefits equally. Fair policies are essential for balanced growth and widespread prosperity.

The economy starts with you.

Quarterly Financial Report - Second Quarter 2018 - For the period ended 30 June 2018

Real GDP in Canada is expected to grow by 2.0 per cent in 2018, 2.2 per cent in 2019 and 1.9 per cent in 2020.

Supported by expectations of sustained demand, responses to the summer Business Outlook Survey point to continued business optimism, particularly outside the energy-producing regions. In this context, firms reported increasing pressures on capacity and prices.