Investment in capital, which is the main driver of growth in labour productivity, has been weak in Canada since the mid-2000s.
A new study, "Investment Slowdown in Canada After the Mid-2000s: The Role of Competition and Intangibles," examines the sources of this weakness in capital investment among Canadian firms. It found that investment per worker among Canadian firms declined by 20% from 2006 to 2021.
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