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
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
A near-20% one-month jump in Alberta building permits — split across multi-family and single-family — points to a stronger construction pipeline heading into fall, and to communities and projects that will need buyers.
August 14, 2026 · 1 min read