The Conference Board of Canada
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The Conference Board of Canada is the foremost, independent, not-for-profit, research organization in Canada.
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Zafer Sonmez recently spoke with Laura Osman from The Logic to discuss our research on patent holdings and innovation in Canada, which was intended to give policymakers a broad idea of which industries are leading and lagging. Read the article here: bit.ly/44BSlPG
Canada lags on patents right where Ottawa is placing its biggest bets - The Logic
Patent claims in fields like AI and semiconductors have been slow, an analysis by the Conference Board of Canada found, while biotech and pharmaceuticals have been areas of strength
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December 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Zafer Sonmez recently spoke with Laura Osman from The Logic to discuss our research on patent holdings and innovation in Canada, which was intended to give policymakers a broad idea of which industries are leading and lagging. Read the article here: bit.ly/44BSlPG
New research in collaboration with @redcrosscanada.bsky.social examines the need to look at both the physical and social impacts of wildfires to help communities achieve a holistic recovery. Read the full piece at the link here: bit.ly/4aiv8ps
December 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
New research in collaboration with @redcrosscanada.bsky.social examines the need to look at both the physical and social impacts of wildfires to help communities achieve a holistic recovery. Read the full piece at the link here: bit.ly/4aiv8ps
Get the latest news on Canada’s AI landscape and what we think the key trends will be in 2026 in our final AI on the Horizon of the year. Read the full piece at the link here: bit.ly/4rWCGVe
Buzzword or Backbone: What’s on the 2026 Horizon for AI?
In the last decade, buzzwords like the metaverse, digital transformation, and crypto have echoed from the rooftops of tech firms. In the last couple of years, AI has gone from buzzword to the backbone...
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December 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Get the latest news on Canada’s AI landscape and what we think the key trends will be in 2026 in our final AI on the Horizon of the year. Read the full piece at the link here: bit.ly/4rWCGVe
ICYMI, we’re excited to let you know we're changing our name to one that better reflects our evolution as an organization, a name that more aptly showcases our Canadian identity and our deep research expertise. Learn more at the link here: bit.ly/4aHm6SQ
December 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
ICYMI, we’re excited to let you know we're changing our name to one that better reflects our evolution as an organization, a name that more aptly showcases our Canadian identity and our deep research expertise. Learn more at the link here: bit.ly/4aHm6SQ
In our latest Economics Matters podcast, we examine the recent federal budget, how the ambitious investments will impact Canadians and dive into how the public sector reductions will be felt in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Listen at the link here: bit.ly/3XIlPYo
December 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
In our latest Economics Matters podcast, we examine the recent federal budget, how the ambitious investments will impact Canadians and dive into how the public sector reductions will be felt in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Listen at the link here: bit.ly/3XIlPYo
Employee perks are becoming a requirement, and with organizations facing talent shortages and rising costs, it’s important to understand the perks that employees value. Learn more here: bit.ly/4av5nSE
December 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Employee perks are becoming a requirement, and with organizations facing talent shortages and rising costs, it’s important to understand the perks that employees value. Learn more here: bit.ly/4av5nSE
Many Canadians are still opposed to travelling to the U.S, opting to instead travel overseas or domestically while U.S. travel to Canada is likely to decline in 2025. Learn more about how geopolitical tensions are impacting travel at the link here: bit.ly/3Mg2uLx
December 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Many Canadians are still opposed to travelling to the U.S, opting to instead travel overseas or domestically while U.S. travel to Canada is likely to decline in 2025. Learn more about how geopolitical tensions are impacting travel at the link here: bit.ly/3Mg2uLx
Welcome Janine Knight-Grofe as Director, Education & Skills. Janine has over 20 years of experience in global engagement, advocacy, research, program management, student support and stakeholder relations. She holds a PhD in Higher Education from the University of Toronto.
December 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Welcome Janine Knight-Grofe as Director, Education & Skills. Janine has over 20 years of experience in global engagement, advocacy, research, program management, student support and stakeholder relations. She holds a PhD in Higher Education from the University of Toronto.
Hear from our president and CEO Susan Black, as she discusses our name change and what this means for our organization.
November 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Hear from our president and CEO Susan Black, as she discusses our name change and what this means for our organization.
Pedro Antunes recently joined BNN Bloomberg to discuss yesterday’s CPI data and the overall economy. Watch the interview at the link here: bit.ly/4pfwDZv
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Pedro Antunes, chief economist at Conference Board of Canada, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss Canada inflation as October data shows small decrease.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Pedro Antunes recently joined BNN Bloomberg to discuss yesterday’s CPI data and the overall economy. Watch the interview at the link here: bit.ly/4pfwDZv
The pay equity and transparency landscape in Canada is shifting as legal requirements become more widespread. However, employers are also finding the value of pay equity and pay transparency for themselves. Learn more at the link here: bit.ly/47NAdEo
November 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The pay equity and transparency landscape in Canada is shifting as legal requirements become more widespread. However, employers are also finding the value of pay equity and pay transparency for themselves. Learn more at the link here: bit.ly/47NAdEo
Our latest HR benchmarking report outlines the quarterly trends in turnover, absenteeism and recruitment that organizations are facing. Find out how your organization compares to others across the country at the link here: bit.ly/443SMSr
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Our latest HR benchmarking report outlines the quarterly trends in turnover, absenteeism and recruitment that organizations are facing. Find out how your organization compares to others across the country at the link here: bit.ly/443SMSr
Today, we recognize all veterans and active military personnel who are working to make the country a better place for all Canadians.
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Today, we recognize all veterans and active military personnel who are working to make the country a better place for all Canadians.
Malgré de récents progrès, des obstacles nuisent encore à la pleine participation des personnes handicapées au marché du travail canadien. Une nouvelle étude offre aux employeurs des pistes pour des milieux de travail plus inclusifs : bit.ly/47DR9fq
November 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Malgré de récents progrès, des obstacles nuisent encore à la pleine participation des personnes handicapées au marché du travail canadien. Une nouvelle étude offre aux employeurs des pistes pour des milieux de travail plus inclusifs : bit.ly/47DR9fq
Despite progress in recent years, people with disabilities in Canada continue to face barriers that limit their full participation in the workplace. New research highlights how employers can make their workplace more inclusive: bit.ly/4oI6hyY
November 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Despite progress in recent years, people with disabilities in Canada continue to face barriers that limit their full participation in the workplace. New research highlights how employers can make their workplace more inclusive: bit.ly/4oI6hyY
La participation des PME autochtones au commerce mondial – où elles demeurent sous-représentées en raison d’obstacles persistants – stimule la croissance et renforce la résilience économique du Canada. Apprenez-en plus ici : bit.ly/4neksuE
October 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM
La participation des PME autochtones au commerce mondial – où elles demeurent sous-représentées en raison d’obstacles persistants – stimule la croissance et renforce la résilience économique du Canada. Apprenez-en plus ici : bit.ly/4neksuE
Indigenous SMEs in Canada are underrepresented in global trade due to long-standing barriers. Expanding Indigenous participation helps to support economic development and strengthens Canada’s overall economic resilience. Learn more here: bit.ly/3WLe0R0
October 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Indigenous SMEs in Canada are underrepresented in global trade due to long-standing barriers. Expanding Indigenous participation helps to support economic development and strengthens Canada’s overall economic resilience. Learn more here: bit.ly/3WLe0R0
Our Toronto Bold Ideas for Canada events, held in partnership with Shad Canada, brought together diverse POVs to imagine a stronger, more prosperous Canada—part of the Centre for Canadian Growth and Prosperity’s national Listening Tour. Read about the event: bit.ly/4n2HggZ
Bold Ideas Toronto Listening Tour—October 2025
This report summarizes the insights and actionable steps derived from two September 2025 events focused on surfacing bold ideas for how Canada can achieve lasting prosperity and a better future and ho...
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October 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Our Toronto Bold Ideas for Canada events, held in partnership with Shad Canada, brought together diverse POVs to imagine a stronger, more prosperous Canada—part of the Centre for Canadian Growth and Prosperity’s national Listening Tour. Read about the event: bit.ly/4n2HggZ
How is Canada’s economy forecast to perform for the rest of 2025 and into next year? How is overall business sentiment and what is the impact on the labour market? How has household spending been amid the economic uncertainty? Get insights on these questions and more at the link here: bit.ly/4h3dwyR
October 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
How is Canada’s economy forecast to perform for the rest of 2025 and into next year? How is overall business sentiment and what is the impact on the labour market? How has household spending been amid the economic uncertainty? Get insights on these questions and more at the link here: bit.ly/4h3dwyR
Certains craignent que l’IA, la robotique, la RV et la RA suppriment des emplois, mais les gains de productivité associés à ces technologies d’automatisation pourraient aussi stimuler l’emploi. Découvrez comment ici : bit.ly/3KJqA0e
September 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Certains craignent que l’IA, la robotique, la RV et la RA suppriment des emplois, mais les gains de productivité associés à ces technologies d’automatisation pourraient aussi stimuler l’emploi. Découvrez comment ici : bit.ly/3KJqA0e
There is a fear that new technologies including AI, robotics, VR and AR will result in job losses due to automation, but the productivity gains automation technologies can deliver may also increase employment. Find out how at the link here: bit.ly/42OVY3H
September 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
There is a fear that new technologies including AI, robotics, VR and AR will result in job losses due to automation, but the productivity gains automation technologies can deliver may also increase employment. Find out how at the link here: bit.ly/42OVY3H
Les technologies d’automatisation transformeront le milieu de travail. Compte tenu de l’expertise requise et de l’évolution du cadre réglementaire, quels emplois et secteurs d’activité seront touchés? Apprenez-en plus ici : bit.ly/46zkzul
September 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Les technologies d’automatisation transformeront le milieu de travail. Compte tenu de l’expertise requise et de l’évolution du cadre réglementaire, quels emplois et secteurs d’activité seront touchés? Apprenez-en plus ici : bit.ly/46zkzul
Automation technologies are going to change the workplace, but which jobs and industries will be disrupted is more challenging to predict since expertise and the regulatory landscape will all play a role. Learn more at the link here: bit.ly/4gzD06M
September 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Automation technologies are going to change the workplace, but which jobs and industries will be disrupted is more challenging to predict since expertise and the regulatory landscape will all play a role. Learn more at the link here: bit.ly/4gzD06M
With geopolitical shifts, uncertain economic conditions and a competitive labour market, retaining talent is key for Canadian organizations. Get insights on how employers across Canada are approaching compensation for 2026 at the link here: bit.ly/4n9RPQ1
September 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
With geopolitical shifts, uncertain economic conditions and a competitive labour market, retaining talent is key for Canadian organizations. Get insights on how employers across Canada are approaching compensation for 2026 at the link here: bit.ly/4n9RPQ1
Richard Forbes recently joined CTV News to discuss the Bank of Canada interest rate and what it signals for the Canadian economy. Watch the interview at the link here: bit.ly/3VIbafj
Here's why Canada is facing a ‘technical recession’ after Central Bank announcement | Economist
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September 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Richard Forbes recently joined CTV News to discuss the Bank of Canada interest rate and what it signals for the Canadian economy. Watch the interview at the link here: bit.ly/3VIbafj