About the BDL Podcast

BDL Trailer SPEAKERS Marwa Abdou Marwa Abdou 00:00 Welcome to Canada's Economy, Explained: The Business Data Lab Podcast. I'm Marwa Abdu, Senior Research Director at the Business Data Lab. The business data lab is a proud initiative of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and is made possible with contribution from Statistics Canada and financial support from innovation science and Economic Development Canada, I said the business data lab, or BDL, as we call it, helps Canadian businesses understand the economy with real time data. Our mission is simple, to provide actionable insights that help organizations make better decisions. In this podcast, we'll break down the latest trends shaping Canada's business. Each episode will feature insights from top economists, data experts and thought leaders. We'll explore topics like workforce challenges, consumer behavior, economic conditions, all backed by data. You'll also hear about the tools that we've created to support your business. Tools like the Business Insights tracker and the business sales tracker deliver real time data on business trends and obstacles. These resources are free, 24/7, free for you to use and designed to help you stay ahead. Our discussions will also highlight key findings from Canada's largest quarterly business conditions survey. This data reflects what businesses across Canada and across the country are experiencing in real time and how they are responding to unprecedented challenges. Future episodes will cover a range of topics relevant to you, whether you're a business owner, decision maker or curious listener, expect straightforward insights and practical advice to help you succeed. Really, what we want to do is make economics simple and easy to understand and allow you to look ahead and make actionable decisions. Please follow this podcast to stay updated about future episodes, visit business datalab.ca for access to our tools, reports and more, and you can follow the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and our team on social media for the latest news and insights. Thanks for listening. We're here to help you make sense of the numbers and turn data into actions. Let's get started.