Daylight Saving Time 2026: Spring Forward Date in Canada
Canadians prepare to set clocks ahead one hour as Daylight Saving Time approaches. The annual time change brings longer evenings but also sparks ongoing debates about its necessity.
Category : Economic Indicators
Russia's Regional Budgets Strain Under War Economy Pressure
Russia's war economy faces mounting pressure as regional budget shortforces force increased Kremlin dependency. Nizhny Novgorod industrialists report falling investment and profits despite military spending.
U.S. Wholesale Prices Jump 0.5%, Annual Rate at 2.9%
U.S. wholesale prices rose more than expected in January, increasing 0.5% from December and 2.9% from a year ago, signaling persistent inflationary pressures.
Canada's Economy Shrinks, 2025 Growth Slowest Since Pandemic
Canada's economy lost momentum in late 2025, with GDP declining 0.2% in Q4 and annual growth dropping to 1.7%, the slowest since 2020, due to lower exports to the U.S.
Canada's Q4 GDP Contracts, Annual Growth at 1.7%
Canada's economy experienced a contraction in the fourth quarter of 2026 on an annualized basis, with full-year growth slowing to 1.7%. The data highlights ongoing economic challenges amid global uncertainties.
Global Population Decline: Crisis of Aging Societies and Solutions
Global birth rates have plummeted, creating inverted population pyramids where older generations outnumber the young. This demographic shift threatens economic stability, housing markets, and social systems worldwide, with immigration emerging as a key so
Weak Business Investment Frustrates Carney's Economic Plan
Statistics Canada's latest survey reveals disappointing private-sector investment growth outside mining, challenging Prime Minister Mark Carney's economic restructuring agenda as public spending continues to carry the load.
Statistics Canada to Release Q4 2025 GDP Figures
Statistics Canada is set to report the gross domestic product data for the final quarter of 2025, providing a crucial snapshot of the nation's economic health as policymakers and analysts await the results.
Alberta 2026 Budget: New Fees, Benefit Cuts Impact Residents
Alberta's 2026 budget introduces new taxes on rentals and tourism, fee hikes in education and care homes, and reduced income thresholds for seniors' benefits to address projected deficits.
Smith Government Opens Tax Reform Talks Amid Budget Deficit
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government signals willingness to discuss tax structure changes, including potential sales tax, as province faces $9 billion deficit and spending pressures.
Canada's Economic Woes vs. Moral Superiority Over U.S.
Despite Canada's economic stagnation and falling behind U.S. states like Alabama in GDP per capita, Canadians maintain a strong sense of moral superiority over Americans, as highlighted by recent political discussions.
UCP Budget Deficits Better Than NDP's Fiscal Performance
Alberta's UCP government projects deficits for the next four years, but analysis shows these figures are significantly lower than the inflation-adjusted deficits run by the previous NDP administration.
B.C.'s Record Deficit Warns All of Canada
British Columbia under Premier David Eby faces a record-breaking $13.3 billion deficit, highlighting fiscal irresponsibility across Canadian governments and urging spending cuts to avoid a debt crisis.
Alberta's 2026 Budget Forecasts Multibillion-Dollar Deficit
Alberta's government is set to table a budget projecting a significant multibillion-dollar deficit for 2026, highlighting ongoing fiscal pressures and economic uncertainties in the province.
Canada's Foreign Investment Surges to 18-Year High in 2025
Foreign direct investment into Canada soared to $96.8 billion in 2025, marking the strongest annual inflow since 2007, driven by mergers and acquisitions primarily from the United States.
Budget Watchdog Predicts Zero Population Growth This Year
Canada's parliamentary budget officer projects zero population growth for 2026, marking a significant demographic shift with implications for economic and social policies nationwide.
Canadian Affordability Crisis: Domestic Factors Trump's Influence
Analysis reveals Canada's food inflation and housing unaffordability stem from domestic policies like supply management and property restrictions, not U.S. trade actions under Trump.
Canada's Public Sector Employment Hits Unsustainable 25% of Workforce
Statistics Canada data reveals 4.6 million Canadians work in public sector, representing 25% of employees. This ratio approaches levels last seen before 1994 fiscal crisis, raising concerns about economic sustainability.
Canada's Economic Decline Was Self-Inflicted, Analysis Shows
Recent data showing Canada's GDP per capita falling behind Alabama's has sparked debate, but the real story is a long-term pattern of economic self-sabotage masked by moral superiority.
Alberta's Economic Growth Amid Budget Deficit Concerns
Alberta's economy continues to outperform national averages with strong job creation and GDP growth, yet faces a significant budget deficit due to lower-than-expected oil prices, according to Finance Minister Nate Horner.
Growth Key to N.B.'s Financial Future, Not Just Cuts: Expert
An expert emphasizes that sustainable economic growth is crucial for New Brunswick's long-term financial health, arguing against reliance solely on budget cuts to address fiscal challenges.
Quebec's Borrowing Costs Rise $100M Over 5 Years
Finance Minister Eric Girard warns that referendum speculation is already increasing Quebec's borrowing costs by $20 million annually, totaling $100 million over five years, as political uncertainty impacts provincial finances.
Alberta's Chronic Deficit Pattern: Smith's Budget Warning
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith warns of significant deficits in upcoming budget, continuing a trend where province has run shortfalls in 13 of last 18 years, creating shaky fiscal ground ahead of independence vote.
Canadian Affordability Crisis: Domestic Factors Drive High Costs
Analysis reveals Canada's affordability crisis stems from domestic issues like overregulation, supply management, and property restrictions—not U.S. trade policies. Food inflation in Canada is the highest in the G7.
Saskatchewan Budget Could See $1B Deficit: Professor
As Saskatchewan prepares its 2026-27 budget, an economics professor warns a $1 billion deficit is possible due to oil price drops, canola tariffs, and rising healthcare costs.
Supreme Court Nixes Trump Tariffs, Markets React
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down Trump-era tariffs has triggered a decline in U.S. stock futures and created a mixed response in global financial markets, highlighting ongoing economic uncertainty.
Canadian Retail Sales Show Consumer Resilience Amid Headwinds
Canadian retail sales edged up 0.1% in Q4 2025 despite a December dip, with economists noting consumer 'holding on' despite uncertainty. January estimates show a strong 1.5% jump.
U.S. GDP Growth Slows to 1.4% in Q4, Missing Forecasts
The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, falling short of expectations due to a prolonged government shutdown and trade factors, though underlying demand remained resilient.
U.S. Economic Growth Slows in Q4 Due to Shutdown, Consumer Spending
The U.S. economy expanded at a 1.4% annual rate in Q4 2025, down sharply from previous quarters, as a federal shutdown and weaker consumer spending weighed on growth. The report highlights a puzzling job market and persistent consumer gloom despite solid
U.S. Economy Grows 1.4% in Q4, Below Expectations
The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, a slower pace than economists had anticipated, signaling potential headwinds.
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