CEO views on Canada’s economy

Three times a year, the Council surveys its members on business conditions and future plans. The survey results provide instructive trend lines on how Canada’s largest employers are viewing the country’s economy. Below are the cumulative results from surveys conducted since September 2023.

Outlook on Canadian Economy

Changes respondents expect to see to the Canadian economy over the next six months:

Factors Affecting Investments

Factors most likely to affect a company’s plans to invest in Canada:

Greatest Risks to Canadian Business

Respondents indicate which of the following factors pose the greatest risk facing their companies:

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