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How economic uncertainty disrupts investment
Business investment plays a pivotal role in economic growth.
Price check: Inflation in Canada
Why prices change, and what it means for the economy.
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.
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.
What drives up the price of groceries
Weather, energy prices, and labour and import costs all contribute to higher grocery prices
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.
What you pay for at the pump
Several factors help set gasoline prices: the costs of crude oil, refining, transporting, retailing and marketing gas, as well as taxes.
How higher interest rates affect inflation
When the Bank of Canada changes its policy interest rate, it affects every part of the economy – but that does not happen all at once. Learn more about how raising and lowering interest rates takes effect through the monetary policy transmission mechanism.
Exploring global value and supply chains
The things we buy come out of complex production chains that span the globe. Understanding these connections is crucial for today's economies.