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Economic Performance and Trends

The Conference Board of Canada’s Economic Trends Division, headed by Glen Hodgson, Chief Economist is recognized worldwide for its expertise in economic forecasting, modelling and analysis. We have produced accurate economic forecasts for Canada and the provinces for more than 25 years. Our Canadian forecast was recognized as the most accurate between 1994–2003—the most recent period covered in the analysis, by the Canadian Public Policy Journal.

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Hot Topics in Economics—Commentaries from our Economics Team

The U.S. Hits Its Magic Employment Number

February 17, 2012

All That Glitters IS Gold!

February 10, 2012

Is Income Inequality a Fact of Life in the U.S. Economy?

February 06, 2012

Mythical “California Girl” is Slowly Disappearing

January 23, 2012

Could Iran Send Oil Prices Soaring Again?

January 16, 2012

U. S. Economic Data Improve, But Home Prices Have Not Hit Bottom

January 09, 2012

Cities Are the Main Economic Engine: Will Canada Finally Get it?

December 23, 2011

Germany and the Euro: A Victim of Its Own Success?

December 21, 2011

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A Look at Recent Indicators

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Playing in the Big Leagues

Playing in the Big Leagues headerThis series of briefings uses economic analysis and personal knowledge to examine the professional team sports market in Canada.

Economic Data

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Economists in the News

"If Ontario residents expect their publicly-funded health-care system to continue to grow at or near recent levels, they will most likely have to pay for it through higher taxes," Glen Hodgson, senior vice-president and chief economist, says. Toronto Sun, February 2, 2011

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