Browsing: Economy

Saskatchewan GDP Record: the province hit $84.5 billion in 2025, growing 3.1% and outpacing Canada’s 1.9%, with 5,900 jobs added in October.

The Ontario Competitiveness Tax Cut promises over $8 billion in relief and 30,000 jobs, but only after federal legislation passes. Here is what it means.

Saskatchewan building investment hit $621 million in August 2026, up 17.3% year over year, with Regina construction jumping 54.7%.

Ottawa’s $3.3M bet on nine Indigenous-Led Projects across Nova Scotia could reshape Mi’kmaq business. Here’s where the money goes and why it matters.

Spaceport Nova Scotia is on track to hand over a launch pad to Germany’s Isar Aerospace on Nov 1, 2026 — unlocking a $142M Canadian rocket complex near Canso.

Ottawa pledges up to $50M for a Digital Forestry Centre in New Brunswick — a digital twin of its forests promising about $25M in yearly industry savings.

Five provinces raised minimum wage Oct 1, 2026. Alberta stayed at $15 an Hour — the only province that didn’t. The hikes, the gap, and the worker math.

Ottawa’s Productivity Mega Deduction lets firms write off 65%+ of assets in year one, cutting the investment tax rate to 6.4%. Pitched in Paradise, N.L.

The Canpotex Neptune Terminal Upgrade: a $500M project modernizing the Port of Vancouver potash hub to ship Saskatchewan potash to 40+ countries.

PowerCo Battery Plant Delay: the $7B St. Thomas EV plant won’t open on schedule — but Doug Ford says he’s “not worried”.