Canadian CEOs less confident in global economy than peers amid trade concerns: survey
Less than half of Canadian CEOs expect global economic improvement and only 29% have adopted AI at scale, highlighting concerns over U.S. trade policies and profit margins.
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Canadian CEOs less confident in global economy than peers amid trade concerns: survey
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For the first time in five years, Canadian business leaders are more pessimistic about the economic outlook than their global counterparts. According to PwC's 2026 Global CEO Survey, confidence among Canadian business executives is plummeting under the dual pressures of a trade war and geopolitical turmoil.
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