September 24, 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. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
September 18, 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. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
September 12, 2025 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 Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial stability, Fintech
July 17, 2025 How economic uncertainty disrupts investment Business investment plays a pivotal role in economic growth. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
March 10, 2025 Price check: Inflation in Canada Sharon Kozicki, Jill Vardy, Laurence Savoie-Chabot Why prices change, and what it means for the economy. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
November 27, 2024 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. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
August 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. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
July 9, 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 Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
June 26, 2024 What labour force participation tells us about the economy Labour force participation tells us how many people are active in the labour market and how many have dropped out of it. It is just one piece of a larger puzzle, but it is essential to understanding what is happening in the labour market overall. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
June 19, 2024 What you pay for at the pump Kun Mo Several factors help set gasoline prices: the costs of crude oil, refining, transporting, retailing and marketing gas, as well as taxes. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple