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