April 3, 2017 Business Outlook Survey - Spring 2017 The results of the spring Business Outlook Survey reflect signs of a further strengthening of domestic demand following overall subdued activity over the past two years. This outlook is supported by foreign demand and an expected rebound in activity in energy-producing regions. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
January 9, 2017 Business Outlook Survey - Winter 2016-17 The results of the winter Business Outlook Survey indicate that business prospects have improved following two years of overall modest activity. The responses reflect building domestic demand, a supportive export outlook and an expected recovery in energy-related activity. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
October 7, 2016 Business Outlook Survey - Autumn 2016 The autumn Business Outlook Survey provides some signs of improving business prospects, as resource-related activity appears to be gradually bottoming out and foreign demand is providing steady support to firms’ sales expectations. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
July 4, 2016 Business Outlook Survey - Summer 2016 The summer Business Outlook Survey indicates that overall business sentiment is subdued. The boost from foreign demand remains insufficient to outweigh the continued drag from commodity-related activity combined with modest domestic demand. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
April 1, 2016 Business Outlook Survey - Spring 2016 Business sentiment in the spring Business Outlook Survey improved but remains subdued overall. The positive impetus coming from sustained foreign demand continues to be largely offset by the persistent drag and spillovers from the oil price shock. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
January 11, 2016 Business Outlook Survey - Winter 2015-16 Overall, responses to the winter Business Outlook Survey indicate that business sentiment has deteriorated as the negative effects of the commodity price shock continue to unfold and spread beyond the resource sector. However, exporters not directly affected by lower commodity prices continue to benefit from strong U.S. demand and the weak Canadian dollar. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
October 9, 2015 Business Outlook Survey - Autumn 2015 The autumn Business Outlook Survey shows that firms’ expectations continue to diverge as they gradually adjust to an environment of weaker commodity prices and a lower Canadian dollar. The overall sales and investment outlook improved, owing in part to continued support from U.S. demand. However, business sentiment remains weak for firms directly and indirectly tied to the resource sector. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
July 6, 2015 Business Outlook Survey - Summer 2015 The summer Business Outlook Survey points to a diverging outlook across regions. While there are some encouraging signs, owing in part to strengthening U.S. demand, weak oil prices continue to significantly dampen economic perspectives in affected sectors and regions. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
April 6, 2015 Business Outlook Survey - Spring 2015 In the spring Business Outlook Survey, lower oil prices continue to dampen the overall sales outlook of firms, weighing on investment and hiring intentions. However, a majority of businesses are benefiting from the strong economic outlook in the United States and the boost in competitiveness from the weaker Canadian dollar. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
January 12, 2015 Business Outlook Survey - Winter 2014-15 The winter Business Outlook Survey continues to provide signs of strengthening demand, especially among export-oriented firms and manufacturers. However, the outlook for businesses that are linked directly or indirectly to the energy sector has deteriorated. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey