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Proof Point: Why has U.S. consumer spending been so much more resilient than Canada's?

November 29, 2023

The U.S. economy has significantly outperformed Canada this year, largely fueled by soaring consumer spending that has yet to slow.

The 10-Minute Take

November 23, 2023

EP:19 How has soaring immigration impacted economic growth in Canada? Economists Carrie Freestone and Claire Fan unpack the latest federal immigration targets, and discuss how rising immigration has impacted the Canadian economy.

RBC Canadian Inflation Watch

November 21, 2023

RBC Economics provides an analysis of the key indicators on price trends in Canada.

RBC Consumer Spending Tracker

November 16, 2023

RBC Economics provides a snapshot and an analysis of Canadian consumer spending.

Proof Point: Closing Canada’s infrastructure gap could boost Indigenous output by up to 17%

November 15, 2023

It is well-known that Canada is one of the most educated countries in the world, with the second highest share of adults aged 25 to 34 with tertiary education

RBC U.S. Inflation Watch

November 14, 2023

RBC Economics provides a monthly analysis of the key indicators on price trends in the United States.

Proof Point: Fiscal tailwinds coming to an end for Canada’s provinces

November 1, 2023

Though pandemic support programs have ended, governments have yet to pare back their spending.

Proof Point: For Canada, slower growth in China is a manageable risk

October 18, 2023

China’s cooling economy is on a growing list of concerns when it comes to the outlook for Canada.

Proof Point: The ranks of Canadian entrepreneurs are shrinking

October 5, 2023

Entrepreneurship is becoming less enticing for Canadians. With Canada’s aging population, as more small business owners exit, there will be fewer nascent businesses to take their place.

Proof Point: Is more turbulence on the way for Canadian labour relations?

September 20, 2023

Inflation is elevating the cost of living—and sending labour relations regarding wages into more contentious territory

Proof Point: International students have a fast track to Canadian employment

September 7, 2023

For newcomers, a Canadian education is a key stepping stone to labour market success. For Canada, the international student stream is a more efficient source of immigration—and a key to unlocking labour productivity.

Proof Point: Canadian millennials have the smallest cushion against job losses

August 23, 2023

If job losses rise in this group, strength in consumer activity will most certainly erode.