Canada’s business investment per worker dropped sharply from 87.3% of the US level in 2014 to 54.0% in 2024, as reported by PR Newswire Canada.
Economists blame sky‑high mortgage rates in the 3s that caused the drop.
Philip Cross warned that investor confidence stays ‘low’ after Trudeau’s tenure.
Conrad Black urged Canada to refuse American disrespect in spite of recent US tariffs.
These pressures exacerbate issues for home businesses.
Cadillac Mines Canada plans an IPO for 2026, still overall sentiment stays strained under mounting trade and financial pressures.