The Canadian dollar has strengthened about 1% over the past month on a 75,100-job July surge and 3.4% Q2 growth. U.S.-dollar receivables are quietly worth less — time to revisit pricing and hedging.
August 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Canadian and U.S. trade officials are trying to land a framework deal before the August 19 tariff deadline. Exporters have five days of maximum uncertainty — and a planning decision to make either way.
August 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Manufacturing sales edged up 0.1% in June — a fifth consecutive monthly gain that beat expectations of a decline. Demand is holding through the tariff era, and that favours manufacturers who keep investing in…
August 14, 2026 · 1 min read
New Section 338 tariffs hit roughly $20B in Canadian exports on August 19 — including CUSMA-compliant goods. Alberta food, beverage and consumer-goods exporters should be quantifying U.S. exposure by HS code this week.
August 14, 2026 · 1 min read
B.C.'s Columbia Valley is losing August bookings to wildfire headlines even though the community faces no fire threat. It's a live demonstration of perception risk every Rockies-corridor operator shares — and of why owning…
August 14, 2026 · 1 min read
The Banff Jasper Collection owner posted record Q2 revenue of US$133.5M, up 14%, and lifted its full-year outlook — while flagging that Canadian lodging booking pace is decelerating against tough 2025 comparisons. A benchmark,…
August 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Canadians' trips to the U.S. are still running roughly 27–29% below 2024 levels. The domestic demand shift that has been filling Alberta rooms and attractions is intact — but the July data shows it…
August 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Calgary and Edmonton rents are down roughly 4% from last year, but both cities posted small monthly gains in July — a sign the rental market may be finding its bottom while lease-up competition…
August 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Edmonton's run of easy demand is ending — July sales fell 11% year-over-year while listings jumped 18%, migration slowed, and condos tipped into buyer's-market territory.
August 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Calgary row and apartment sales fell 23% and 20% year-over-year in July, with benchmark prices down 6-8% and 17,000 apartment units still under construction — the attached market has become a battle for buyers.
August 14, 2026 · 1 min read