We conducted a survey of senior Canadian business leaders to explore their views on the current economic and politic situations in Canada and in the United States. This survey of senior decision-makers was conducted among members of our exclusive LEO Decision panel, a proprietary panel of Canadian business leaders built by Léger in collaboration with HEC Montreal.
Highlights of our study include…
- Business leaders’ concern level is high. 84% of senior Canadian business leaders are worried about the Trump administration’s threats to impose tariffs on Canada and other countries, with 43% saying they are very worried. To add, 79% of Canadian business leaders are worried that inflation may rise significantly over the next 6 months.
- Business leaders have less confidence in the US than before. 51% of Canadian business leaders intend to decrease their investments in the United States over the next few years. As well, 58% of Canadian business leaders are not confident that Canadian business should be that the US will be a reliable trading partner in years to come.
- Recent tariff threats have weakened international business relations. 37% of Canadian business leaders say that recent tariff threats have weakened their relationships with US partners or clients, while 28% said that their relationship did not change.
Methodology
This was an online survey among 247 Canadian business leaders using Léger’s proprietary and unique LEO Decision business panel, built in collaboration with HEC Montréal. Respondents had the option of completing the survey in English or in French.
