Research Areas

Economic Trends

Metropolitan Help Wanted Index

The index shows that near-term prospects are positive or stable in most Canadian cities.

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Consumer Confidence

The Index of Consumer Confidence continued its roller-coaster ride this month, as the national index increased 4 points to 73.9.

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Organizational Performance

Canadian Directors’ Compensation

Compensation for directors of publicly traded Canadian corporations rose significantly between 2008 and 2010.

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Industrial Relations

Public sector frustration could lead to increased work stoppages in 2012. 

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Public Policy

Transportation Infrastructure in Remote Communities

Better Northern transportation links will be expensive but are essential for economic and social development.

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Labour Force Capacity In Canada’s North

Partnerships are driving progress in building labour force capacity in Canada’s North.

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Products and Services

Reports and Recordings

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  1. Adding Value to Trade Measures: An Introduction to Value-Added Trade
  2. Canadian Outlook Executive Summary: Winter 2012
  3. Survey of Forecasters: Winter 2012
  4. On the Level: Strategic Workforce Planning from Micro to Macro
  5. Provincial Outlook Economic Forecast: Autumn 2011

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Conferences and Events

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Feb 27-28 | Ottawa
Mar 1 | Toronto
Mar 5 | Calgary
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Webinars and Data

The Power of Diversity

Feb 15 at 1:00 PM

Creating an Agile Organization

Feb 17 at 1:00 PM

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Executive Networks

Our more than 50 executive networks let you meet other experts to identify best and next practices on key issues facing you and your organization.

Leadership Development

The Niagara Institute

Leadership development programs for all levels of management.

The Directors College

Canada’s university accredited corporate director development program.

Custom Research

The Conference Board of Canada has a team of more than 60 experienced researchers to address your specific issues or prepare customized economic analyses.

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Special Projects

Centre for Food in Canada

Food impacts Canadians in an extraordinary range of ways. It affects our lives, our health, our jobs, and our economy.

How Canada Performs

A Report Card on Canada—Assesses Canada’s quality of life compared to that of its peer countries.

Centre for the North

This Centre will provide insights into how Canada can best address the enormous challenges and opportunities in its Northern regions.

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Centre for Business Innovation

This Centre is a five-year initiative to help bring about major improvements in firm-level business innovation in Canada.

Canadian Alliance for Sustainable Health Care

This Centre will provide insightful, forward-looking, quantitative analysis of the sustainability of the Canadian health-care system and all of its facets.

Saskatchewan Institute

This Institute is a multi-year initiative that will focus exclusively on issues relevant to Saskatchewan.

 

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Commentary

Are Canadian Leaders’ Misperceptions Stalling Innovation?

Daniel Munro | Jan 23, 2012

California Girl

Mythical "California Girl" is Slowly Disappearing

Glen Hodgson | Jan 23, 2012

Could Iran Send Oil Prices Soaring Again? Could Iran Send Oil Prices Soaring Again? 

Kip Beckman | Jan 16, 2012

Insights

Value-Added Trade

Value Added Trade

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Fastest-Growing Cities In Canada in 2012

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Immigrant workers

Diana MacKayDiana MacKay answered Globe and Mail reader questions about the economic costs of under-utilizing skilled immigrants.


Playing in the Big Leagues

Fantasy Football! How Many Teams Could There Be in the Canadian Football League?


Canada’s North Beyond 2011

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