Inflation continues to be a top concern for rural businesses across Canada, as over 6 in 10 (62.4%) reported that it remained an obstacle in the fourth quarter of 2022. Despite this, the proportion of rural businesses reporting a positive outlook increased since the beginning of the year.
This analysis is based on data from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, fourth quarter of 2022, which examines the changing conditions of rural businesses and their expectations for the future.
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