In each 30-minute episode of Canada’s Economy, Explained, experts from the Business Data Lab will share straightforward analysis on the trends that are shaping Canada’s economic and business landscapes, from trade to inflation to productivity.
Meet Your HostMarwa Abdou, Senior Research Director, BDL |
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In this episode, host Marwa Abdou, alongside guests Stephen Tapp and Patrick Gill, discuss eight major economic predictions for Canada in 2025. These predictions cover affordability challenges, labour market shifts, trade uncertainties, and more.
Resources:
Canada-US Trade Tracker
Prompting Productivity Report
Guests:
Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Patrick Gill, Senior Director, Operations and Partnerships, BDL
What’s the big deal about productivity? And how can businesses play a role in changing its course? In this episode, host Marwa Abdou offers a crash course on Canada’s productivity with additional insights from Andrew DiCapua. Their discussion covers how generative AI, operational efficiency and innovation can all help Canadian businesses address productivity challenges and secure long-term growth.
Resources:
Key reports: Prompting Productivity and Business Insights Quarterly
Reports and tools: businessdatalab.ca
Guest:
Andrew DiCapua, Senior Economist at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
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