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Economic Viewpoint

The Economic Slowdown Is Set to Hit Industry Where It’s Already Hurting

October 5, 2022
Florence Jean-Jacobs, Principal Economist • Joëlle Noreau, Principal Economist

An economic slowdown is underway in Quebec. It’s hard to say how long it will last, but all signs point to weak—possibly even negative—growth for the rest of 2022 and the first half of 2023. It’s shaping up to be a difficult road ahead for businesses. With that in mind, we assessed the risks at play and what they mean for the industry outlook. The takeaway: different sectors will be affected to varying degrees.