The Real Economy Canada: Winter 2025

December 09, 2025

After a tumultuous economic year, it's time for Canadian businesses to look ahead.

Although volatility is unlikely to go away in the near term, RSM Canada’s analysts explore critical strategies business leaders can implement to make the most of the current reality.

With the pace of change accelerating across industries, Canadian businesses need a commensurate sense of urgency to thoughtfully address labour issues and the proliferation of advanced technologies like AI.
Brett Medeiros, Senior Analyst, Business and Professional Services, RSM Canada

This edition of The Real Economy Canada also unpacks the federal budget and its practical implications for businesses and individual taxpayers—and examines Canada’s economic outlook for the new year juxtaposed against the broader global landscape.

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