The Real Economy Canada: Fall 2026
As global competition around owning artificial intelligence intensifies, Canada can differentiate itself—and bolster domestic business—by using its inherent advantages to capitalize on the growing demand for data centres.
RSM Canada economist Tu Nguyen examines how businesses can make the most of this economic opportunity while navigating critical considerations amid global volatility.
In this edition of The Real Economy Canada, our analysts also explore how the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) utilizes AI, whether certain remote-work arrangements leave businesses vulnerable to additional taxation—and how legal betting is transforming the economy of sports for businesses and fans alike.
Canada appears ideally positioned to capitalize on the demand for data centres, but it must approach this opportunity with intentionality—especially when it comes to cost and clean-energy considerations.
Tu Nguyen, Economist, RSM Canada
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