There are several structural factors that explain the underperformance of Canadian productivity growth compared to the US since the 1980s, but the underperformance in the last few years specifically reflects more cyclical factors including extremely strong immigration and tight monetary policy. As these cyclical factors go into reverse, we see scope for productivity growth to accelerate in 2025 and 2026.
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