Business leaders are polarized on the expansion of data centres in Canada

Canada's business leaders are polarized on expanding data centres

The most recent edition of the Business Monitor features business leaders’ views on expanding data centres in Canada. The Business Monitor is Canada’s only B2B omnibus.  The key highlights in this release include: Expanding data centres ranks relatively low as a story being followed. Business leaders are distinctly polarized on the economic benefit. While strengthening … Read more

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 trade negotiations with the United States. 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 … 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 remains negative … 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

In dealing with inflation, most Canadian businesses plan to cut costs

Canadian businesses cutting costs in response to inflation

In the latest survey from The Business Monitor, released by Modus Research, Canadian executives were asked about inflation and how they plan to deal with costs. Key findings in this release: Expectations of increasing costs/inflation Plans for cost cutting Past versus future cost cutting Canadian companies are bracing for inflation and increased costs of doing … Read more

Canadian Business: expectations of a recession are far from peak levels

Survey results: Canadian business and the likelihood of recesssion

In the latest survey from The Business Monitor, released by Modus Research, Canadian executives were asked the likelihood of the Canadian economy falling into recession over the next 12 months. This question was asked prior to and early in the COVID pandemic as well. Key findings in this release: Concerns about recession over time Regional … Read more