As Canadian farms have become larger and more complex, many farmers are bringing in experts like accountants and marketing firms to keep their operations running smoothly and efficiently. As Erin Dupuis, Vice-President and Region Head, Prairies, and Stephen Kurtz, Director and Team Leader, Agriculture and Rural Saskatchewan, write: adopting modern business strategies will ensure lasting success for Canada’s farms.
The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate this week after three straight holds. Senior economist Katherine Judge breaks down what recent economic data led to this decision, and how it will impact the Canadian economy and growth.
Benjamin Tal, CIBC's Deputy Chief Economist, and Katherine Judge, CIBC Senior Economist, discuss the evolving landscape of Canadian immigration policy, its impact on the housing market, and the critical role of purpose-built rentals in addressing affordability. Drawing on recent research and government initiatives, they explore how shifts in immigration trends are shaping economic productivity, the regional variations in housing market performance and how government initiatives are shaping both immediate and future responses to Canada’s affordability crisis.
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Estimated Canada-wide construction gap by 2030 in units1.4 million
Gap between real population in 2023 and previous planning forecasts
With a view to advancing reconciliation, our SVP of Indigenous Markets, Jaimie Lickers, shares her thoughts on one policy shift that could help unlock Indigenous economic potential.
Our latest In Focus report examines Canadian women’s position in the labour market relative to other countries.
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