High call volume for credit cards: To avoid waiting on hold, see our FAQ about credit cards for answers to any questions you may have. Thank you for your patience.
Close important message.

Choose your settings

Choose your language
Economic Viewpoint

Canada: Business investment in 2017 poised to disappoint once again

February 28, 2017
Nom du rédacteur
François Dupuis, Vice-President and Chief Economist • Benoit P. Durocher, Senior Economist

According to Statistics Canada’s survey, the investment outlook for 2017 is fairly weak. Even if the federal government’s recovery plan should translate into a significant increase in public administrations’ investments, most other sectors are still hesitant about their investment projects.