Welcome to The Growth Project, an RBC initiative. Discover a new generation of ideas for the Canadian economy. When adjusted for inflation and immigration, our economy is now smaller than it was before the pandemic and essentially unchanged from a decade ago. Stalled economic growth foresees challenges Canadians might face in maintaining and improving their living standards in the decades to come.

Throughout this project, we will explore key drivers of economic growth including productivity, evolving technologies like AI, key sectors including agriculture and trade, and the intersection of skills and immigration. We will explore a new generation of ideas to drive prosperity: case studies and actionable steps needed to navigate the dynamic landscape of economic expansion, and uncover tools that foster growth in our community, business, and country.

INSIGHTS

Canada’s Biotech Reboot: How to keep the vital life sciences sector strong

Canada’s life sciences sector is showing signs of weakness. Why are scientists in the field lagging in terms of their ability to translate ground-breaking research into commercial success?

GenAI: Is Canada ready?

How far behind is Canada when it comes to Gen AI? The latest and most comprehensive look came in Statistics Canada’s quarterly survey of business…



Canada’s Growth Challenge: Why the economy is stuck in neutral

Canada has stopped growing. Our economy, when adjusted for inflation and immigration, is smaller than it was before the pandemic…

Nova Scotia’s opportunity: Capitalizing on the population boom

Much like the rest of Canada, population growth has been carrying Nova Scotia’s economy to new heights after decades of challenges.

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