Twice a year, we produce the Trade Confidence Index which is based on an independent survey of approximately 1000 Canadian businesses.

The survey seeks the views of Canadian business decision-makers (typically with knowledge of company export activities - CEO, CFO, VP Finance, Credit Manager) on the future direction of Canadian and international business.

Results of the Fall TCI Survey show a sharp decrease in confidence, with Canadian companies citing views of worsening global and domestic economic conditions over the next six months as the key factors. However, they also express strong optimism about future sales.