Only half of business leaders rate the federal government favourably on negotiations

Canadian business rates the federal government's negotiation performance and reveal the impact of tariffs.

The most recent edition of the Business Monitor features business leaders’ views on Canada’s economic sovereignty. The Business Monitor is Canada’s only B2B omnibus.  The key highlights in this release include: Ratings for the federal government’s performance in negotiations are mixed. The bar is low – there are dim expectations for a positive outcome. Business … Read more

Economic and business confidence have improved in the face of Trump’s tariffs

Modus Research's The Business Monitor - Update on Economic and Business Confidence

The most recent edition of the Business Monitor features an update on our regular tracking of economic and business confidence.  The Business Monitor is Canada’s only B2B omnibus.  The key highlights in this release include: Economic confidence is at its highest level in over five years. Economic outlook has also improved, although it remain negative … Read more

Business leaders want Ottawa to protect Canada’s economic sovereignty

The most recent edition of the Business Monitor features business leaders’ views on Canada’s economic sovereignty. The Business Monitor is Canada’s only B2B omnibus. The key highlights in this release include: Securing Canada’s economic sovereignty is a high priority for a large majority business leaders. Resource extraction and non-U.S. trade agreements seen as keys to … Read more

Widespread concerns about the economic impact of the war with Iran among Canadian business leaders

The Business Monitor: business leaders have significant concerns about war with Iran.

Our latest release from the most recent Business Monitor shows broad concerns among Canadian business leaders about the economic impact of the war in Iran, as well as strong opposition to Canada’s involvement. The key highlights in this release include: Overall concerns about the economic fallout of the war with Iran run high. Inflation is … Read more

Support for trade diversification has dipped but remains strong

The Business Monitor: survey reveals drop in support for trade diversification.

The most recent edition of the Business Monitor features tracking support for increased trade diversification. The Business Monitor has been tracking this since early 2024 – well before Trump started threatening Canada with a trade war. The key highlights in this release include: Suppport for increased trade diversification has dipped but remains strong. Fewer business … Read more