The Business Outlook Survey was conducted by in-person, video and phone interviews from November 6 to 26, 2025. The Business Leaders’ Pulse is conducted online every month; the latest results are from October, November and December 2025. This quarter’s publication also includes results from special consultations with business leaders and industry experts in the oil and gas sector. Overview • Business sentiment is subdued but remains above its survey low from the second quarter of 2025. • Firms reported that sales growth has been weak over the past year largely due to the economic effects of trade tensions. They ... (full story)

The Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations was conducted through an online panel from October 30 to November 18, 2025. Follow?up phone interviews took place from November 21 to 27, 2025. Overview • Concerns over high prices and economic uncertainty related to the trade conflict continue to have a negative impact on consumers. • In this quarter’s survey, consumers perceived a higher likelihood of missing a debt payment and a slightly greater chance of losing their job. In this context, consumers reported weaker spending plans. Still, they perceive a greater chance than last quarter of finding a job or voluntarily ... (full story)