We are pleased to announce that Haver Analytics now offers access to the comprehensive economic data and forecasts from The Conference Board of Canada (CBoC), Canada’s foremost independent applied research organization.
About the The Conference Board of Canada
Founded in 1954, The CBoC is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank dedicated to researching and analyzing economic trends, organizational performance, and public policy issues. With a mission to empower and inspire leaders to build a stronger future for all Canadians, The CBoC provides trusted research and unparalleled connections across sectors .
Headquartered in Ottawa, the organization has evolved over the decades to become Canada’s largest private economic analysis and forecasting unit. It offers medium- and long-term outlooks on national, provincial, territorial, metropolitan, and industrial economies, as well as custom economic analysis and forecasting.
What’s Inside the CBoC Dataset
The CBoC dataset available through Haver Analytics encompasses:
- Quarterly forecasts with 5- and 20-year horizons for Canada, all 10 provinces, 3 territories, and 24 metropolitan areas. These forecasts cover GDP (total and by industry), employment, wages, labour force, consumer spending, housing, trade (interprovincial and international), investment, government finance, population, and prices.
- Monthly consumer confidence indexes segmented by region, age group, sex, and marital status, with data available from 2002. These indexes offer a nuanced view of consumer sentiment across different demographics.
- Quarterly business confidence surveys of senior Canadian executives, dating back to 1998. These surveys report on company financial outlooks, sales expectations, investment intentions, and economic sentiment.
All data from The Conference Board of Canada are delivered through Haver’s DLX® databases and are accessible via our full suite of desktop and data delivery tools, including VG3. Series are updated quarterly or monthly, depending on frequency.
Why This Should Be on Your Radar
For economists, policymakers, investors, and business leaders, The CBoC data provides an invaluable resource for understanding Canada’s economic landscape. The depth and breadth of the dataset enable users to:
- Analyze economic trends at national, provincial, and metropolitan levels.
- Assess sector-specific forecasts to inform strategic planning.
- Monitor consumer and business sentiment to gauge economic confidence.
- Access long-term projections to support policy development and investment decisions.
Explore the Data
To learn more about The Conference Board of Canada dataset and how it can support your analytical needs, request a free trial today by emailing sales@haver.com or by reaching out to your Haver Analytics account manager.
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