The Economy, Plain and Simple

Explaining economic issues that matter to you

Complex concepts and current economic topics made simple—expand your economic knowledge with these short articles and engaging visuals.

Demographic changes are reshaping the Canadian economy

An older population and fewer immigrants are changing the economy by shrinking the workforce and shifting what people consume.
Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
October 8, 2026

Global trade is changing how the Canadian economy works

International trade benefits the Canadian economy, but changes to our trade relationships are now forcing businesses to adjust to a new reality.
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September 24, 2026

The AI transformation

Artificial intelligence is changing how much we produce and what work humans do. But we don’t yet know all the ways AI will affect the economy.
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September 18, 2026

The evolution of how we pay for things

New technologies new payments possibilities. Learn more about how these innovations can make purchases easier, but also introduce new risks.
Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
September 12, 2025

How economic uncertainty disrupts investment

Business investment plays a pivotal role in economic growth.
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July 17, 2025

Price check: Inflation in Canada

Why prices change, and what it means for the economy.
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March 10, 2025

Learning more about Indigenous economies

Indigenous businesses make a valuable contribution to Canada’s economy, but we still have much to learn about what makes them distinct.
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November 27, 2024

How high productivity helps fight inflation

Higher productivity helps keep prices down and wages up. It gives workers more money to spend and increases the value they get when they spend it. And it allows businesses to weather cost increases without having to raise prices. All together, these factors drive economic growth.
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August 27, 2024

What drives up the price of groceries

Weather, energy prices, and labour and import costs all contribute to higher grocery prices
Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
July 9, 2024
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