While well intentioned, wellness perks and workplace benefits haven’t had the intended change that many hoped for. So where do we go from here? Read our latest on how reshaping work around wellbeing is core to building effective, resilient organizations. bit.ly/42dofjL

Welcome Paulina Bento as a Business Development Representative and Sameer Khan as a Senior Account Executive, both joining our sales team.

Pour les professionnels neurodivergents, le travail autonome offre une façon de travailler adaptée à leurs besoins, qui met à profit leurs forces et réduit les sources de stress liées aux milieux de travail traditionnels. Apprenez-en plus ici : bit.ly/4dGyR1x

For neurodivergent professionals who encounter barriers in the workplace, self-employment can be an avenue that supports their needs, leverages their strengths and reduces environmental stressors. Learn more here: bit.ly/4sqZaNH

While marketing is rapidly shifting with technology, consumer expectations and a complex regulatory landscape, it’s importance to the Canadian economy and overall GDP continues to increase. Learn more about its economic impacts here: bit.ly/4by08QY

Les professionnels du développement de carrière doivent répondre aux besoins grandissants des étudiants malgré des ressources limitées. Nos recommandations visent à renforcer leur efficacité et à améliorer les résultats pour les étudiants : bit.ly/4sW6cdh

Career development professionals are facing growing portfolios and student needs as well as limited resources. We’ve outlined actionable recommendations for career service leaders to enhance impact and improve student outcomes: bit.ly/4bwrWXv

If Canada doesn’t protect, scale and invest in critical digital assets, we risk becoming a supplier for value that is created elsewhere. Learn more about the economic potential of Canada’s digital sovereignty at the link here: bit.ly/4shGbp1

Welcome Rana Afify as an Economist on our Economist Forecasting team. Rana has over 4 years of experience as an economic analyst and policy specialist.

Boxi Yang recently shared her POV in Times Higher Education on how post-secondary institutions will need to adapt to federal policy changes and demonstrate strong labour market outcomes and long-term value to students. Read the full piece at the link here: bit.ly/4b6gtgU

Employee perspectives on work-life balance are largely similar across the country, but there are demographic differences which highlight the need for HR leaders to build flexibility and personalized options into policies wherever possible. Read more at the link here: bit.ly/46mksDj

Join us on March 4 for a webinar to discuss how online job postings are a window into the country’s labour market, what they signal for labour market demand as well as how postings are collected, analyzed and translated into actionable insights. bit.ly/4r34PIA

Welcome Chardae Henry as a Research Analyst on our Human Capital team and Carlos Ladeira as a Senior Economist on our Economic Research team.

Hear from our own Tony Bonen who appeared alongside Minister Lecce to discuss the refurbishment of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station and its economic impacts to Ontario. Listen at the link here (11:20 – 13:55): bit.ly/4rnmB9J

It’s official, we are now Signal49 Research. A new name that better reflects what we do, but we’re the same team that brought you research and insights for the past 7 decades. Check out our new website at the link here: bit.ly/4afjfQo

After over 70 years, we’ve changed our name to Signal49 Research – a name that better reflects who we are today and where we’re headed. While our name has changed, our purpose remains the same. Read more here: bit.ly/49Oq5MB

Welcome Jen Brundage as a Community Engagement Manager, Strategy & Operations. Jen has built engagement strategies that not only grow networks but strengthen purpose and belonging. She has designed and led engagement strategies that united Canadian business leaders across all sectors.

Boxi Yang recently penned an op-ed in @theglobeandmail.com discussing post-secondary education in Canada, and how the education system needs to evolve to meet labour market demands. Read the full piece at the link here: bit.ly/44UrWg5

Zafer Sonmez recently spoke with Laura Osman from The Logic to discuss our research on patent holdings and innovation in Canada, which was intended to give policymakers a broad idea of which industries are leading and lagging. Read the article here: bit.ly/44BSlPG

New research in collaboration with @redcrosscanada.bsky.social examines the need to look at both the physical and social impacts of wildfires to help communities achieve a holistic recovery. Read the full piece at the link here: bit.ly/4aiv8ps

Get the latest news on Canada’s AI landscape and what we think the key trends will be in 2026 in our final AI on the Horizon of the year. Read the full piece at the link here: bit.ly/4rWCGVe

ICYMI, we’re excited to let you know we're changing our name to one that better reflects our evolution as an organization, a name that more aptly showcases our Canadian identity and our deep research expertise. Learn more at the link here: bit.ly/4aHm6SQ

In our latest Economics Matters podcast, we examine the recent federal budget, how the ambitious investments will impact Canadians and dive into how the public sector reductions will be felt in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Listen at the link here: bit.ly/3XIlPYo

Employee perks are becoming a requirement, and with organizations facing talent shortages and rising costs, it’s important to understand the perks that employees value. Learn more here: bit.ly/4av5nSE

Many Canadians are still opposed to travelling to the U.S, opting to instead travel overseas or domestically while U.S. travel to Canada is likely to decline in 2025. Learn more about how geopolitical tensions are impacting travel at the link here: bit.ly/3Mg2uLx

Welcome Janine Knight-Grofe as Director, Education & Skills. Janine has over 20 years of experience in global engagement, advocacy, research, program management, student support and stakeholder relations. She holds a PhD in Higher Education from the University of Toronto.

Hear from our president and CEO Susan Black, as she discusses our name change and what this means for our organization.

Pedro Antunes recently joined BNN Bloomberg to discuss yesterday’s CPI data and the overall economy. Watch the interview at the link here: bit.ly/4pfwDZv

The pay equity and transparency landscape in Canada is shifting as legal requirements become more widespread. However, employers are also finding the value of pay equity and pay transparency for themselves. Learn more at the link here: bit.ly/47NAdEo

Our latest HR benchmarking report outlines the quarterly trends in turnover, absenteeism and recruitment that organizations are facing. Find out how your organization compares to others across the country at the link here: bit.ly/443SMSr

Today, we recognize all veterans and active military personnel who are working to make the country a better place for all Canadians.

Malgré de récents progrès, des obstacles nuisent encore à la pleine participation des personnes handicapées au marché du travail canadien. Une nouvelle étude offre aux employeurs des pistes pour des milieux de travail plus inclusifs : bit.ly/47DR9fq

Despite progress in recent years, people with disabilities in Canada continue to face barriers that limit their full participation in the workplace. New research highlights how employers can make their workplace more inclusive: bit.ly/4oI6hyY

La participation des PME autochtones au commerce mondial – où elles demeurent sous-représentées en raison d’obstacles persistants – stimule la croissance et renforce la résilience économique du Canada. Apprenez-en plus ici : bit.ly/4neksuE

Indigenous SMEs in Canada are underrepresented in global trade due to long-standing barriers. Expanding Indigenous participation helps to support economic development and strengthens Canada’s overall economic resilience. Learn more here: bit.ly/3WLe0R0

Our Toronto Bold Ideas for Canada events, held in partnership with Shad Canada, brought together diverse POVs to imagine a stronger, more prosperous Canada—part of the Centre for Canadian Growth and Prosperity’s national Listening Tour. Read about the event: bit.ly/4n2HggZ

How is Canada’s economy forecast to perform for the rest of 2025 and into next year? How is overall business sentiment and what is the impact on the labour market? How has household spending been amid the economic uncertainty? Get insights on these questions and more at the link here: bit.ly/4h3dwyR

Certains craignent que l’IA, la robotique, la RV et la RA suppriment des emplois, mais les gains de productivité associés à ces technologies d’automatisation pourraient aussi stimuler l’emploi. Découvrez comment ici : bit.ly/3KJqA0e

There is a fear that new technologies including AI, robotics, VR and AR will result in job losses due to automation, but the productivity gains automation technologies can deliver may also increase employment. Find out how at the link here: bit.ly/42OVY3H

Les technologies d’automatisation transformeront le milieu de travail. Compte tenu de l’expertise requise et de l’évolution du cadre réglementaire, quels emplois et secteurs d’activité seront touchés? Apprenez-en plus ici : bit.ly/46zkzul

Automation technologies are going to change the workplace, but which jobs and industries will be disrupted is more challenging to predict since expertise and the regulatory landscape will all play a role. Learn more at the link here: bit.ly/4gzD06M

With geopolitical shifts, uncertain economic conditions and a competitive labour market, retaining talent is key for Canadian organizations. Get insights on how employers across Canada are approaching compensation for 2026 at the link here: bit.ly/4n9RPQ1

Richard Forbes recently joined CTV News to discuss the Bank of Canada interest rate and what it signals for the Canadian economy. Watch the interview at the link here: bit.ly/3VIbafj

Our own Julie Pellerin recently shared her thoughts in The Hill Times outlining how closing the infrastructure gap in First Nations communities intersects with Canada’s broader socioeconomic objectives. Read the full piece at the link here: bit.ly/3VlSRw4

Our recent research found that nearly half of employees hold fully remote-capable jobs, but less than a quarter of employers offer fully remote work to staff. Learn more about the evolving landscape of flexible work here: bit.ly/42j3IuA

In part due to the patent ownership structure in Canada, we have fewer owners with large patents compared to the rest of the world. This makes it challenging for Canadian innovators to scale and reach global leadership levels. Learn more here: bit.ly/46jOAiW

Our Provincial Innovation Dashboard looks at how Canada’s innovation performance plays out at the provincial level, highlighting the strengths and gaps in our innovation landscape. Learn more at the link here: bit.ly/3V2Fjp9

Welcome Llewellen Saunders as a Business Development Specialist, Economic Research. Llewellen is an experienced economics and research consultant with extensive experience in supporting evidence-based policy development and applied economic research across a variety of sectors.

The intellectual property landscape in Canada varies considerably, as we are favourably positioned in 15 areas while we are in an unfavourable position in 20 areas. Learn more about the IP landscape in Canada at the link here: bit.ly/4g0erzA

Our latest provincial outlook outlines the factors that will help or hinder growth in the coming years in each region. Get the full analysis at the link here: bit.ly/45XUy81