Tag: canada economy
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Canadians Are Fleeing the Country at the Highest Rate in Over 70 Years

Canada is experiencing record levels of emigration, with new data showing more citizens and permanent residents are leaving the country than at any point in over seven decades. According to Statistics Canada, an estimated 30,092 Canadians emigrated during the first quarter of 2026. The figure represents a 0.9% increase from the same period last year…
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Canada Has Fallen From 2nd To 19th In Global “Best Countries” Ranking Since 2016

Canada has dropped to 19th place in the latest global “Best Countries” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report – a major decline from its 2nd place ranking in 2016. The rankings evaluate countries across a wide range of categories, including: Canada received an overall score of 69.5 out of 100 in the latest…
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Canada’s Federal Debt Could Reach $2.9 Trillion by 2030

Canada’s federal debt is projected to reach nearly $2.9 trillion by 2030, according to a new analysis highlighted by the Fraser Institute following the federal government’s latest fiscal update. The projection comes as the federal government forecasts another large deficit this year, with additional deficits expected over the coming years. Canada Is Projecting Another Major…
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Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate for first time since March, bringing policy rate to 2.5%

The Bank of Canada has officially lowered its key interest rate for the first time since March 2025, cutting the policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%. The move had been widely anticipated by economists, as signs of economic weakness and cooling inflation have been building throughout the summer. Why Did the Bank of Canada…