economy

Skyscrapers in downtown Toronto, where the Ontario government tabled the 2025 Fall Economic Statement

Highlights from Ontario’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement

Ontario’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement offers fiscal restraint at a time of deep economic uncertainty. While the federal government’s recent budget leaned heavily on deficit spending and incentives to spur private-sector investment, Ontario’s plan takes a more cautious path—limiting spending commitments and staying focused on a gradual return to balance. The Fall Economic Statement projects […]

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Trade diversification

How to diversify trade markets

When situations evolve on the trade front, agile small to medium-sized businesses must adapt and even reimagine their export strategies to align with new cross-border business realities. That could be due to a recession or macro-economic shift, new trade policies or the emergence of exciting new markets. Whatever the reason, developments such as these present

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Workers in an office discussing the 2024 Fall Economic Statement

2024 Fall Economic Statement highlights for SMEs: Restoration of Accelerated Investment Incentive, SR&ED enhancements

The federal government’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement was delivered this week amid the chaos of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s resignation, her replacement in that portfolio by Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, and ongoing threats of a trade war from South of the Border. Within that context, Ottawa announced a higher-than-expected deficit of $61.9 billion for

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Canada-Japan trade

A letter from Tokyo: The opportunity to build stronger Canada-Japan trade ties

Sometimes the most fruitful business opportunities are nurtured among long-time friends. Capitalizing on them means broadening already strong relationships and working together in creative, innovative and dynamic ways. That was one of the most powerful learnings from this week’s AGN International World Congress in Tokyo, an event that opened my eyes to the potential to

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