Canadian banks demonstrate higher operational efficiency but operate on a smaller scale than U.S. banks. U.S. banks excel in scale and diversity but face greater variability in operational efficiency.

Over the past several years, housing prices in Canada have surged to unprecedented levels, with a significant acceleration over the last five years.  Demand-side pressures, particularly driven by rapid population growth, have played the dominant role in this price surge.

Between 2015 and 2023, the Federal Public Service experienced explosive growth, expanding by more than 39%. In contrast, Canada’s population grew by only 9% during this period. Why hasn’t this larger workforce translated into better service delivery?

Despite Canada’s strong airline profitability, Canadian pilots earn significantly less than their U.S. counterparts, and only slightly more than Australian pilots.

Canada’s grocery sector is under scrutiny as food prices continue to rise. But what’s driving this inflation? Is it purely a matter of rising input costs, or are grocers expanding their margins, taking advantage of inflation?