Despite economic uncertainty, two-thirds of Canadian employers optimistic about outlook: StatCan
Source: hcamag.com Survey finds that recruiting skilled employees remains significant challenge for Canadian employers Despite the current economic climate, most Canadian businesses are staying positive, according to a recent Statistics Canada (StatCan) report. Just over two-thirds (66.7%) of businesses in the third quarter of 2025 are very optimistic or somewhat optimistic about their outlook over the next 12 months, it finds. This is comparable with the 70.0% of businesses that reported feeling the same in the second quarter of 2025.