60-second overview The 30th Quarterly C-Suite Survey

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March 25, 2013

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Executives were surveyed about economic conditions, the job market

and federal policy to spur growth

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Investing in skills training is seen as the top federal government priority for economic growth

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Establishing freer trade, notably with Latin America and Asian countries, are the next investment priorities

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Followed by infrastructure, tax cuts and admitting more

foreign workers

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Executives would prioritize urban investments that improve 1. roads and highways 2. shipping ports 3. light rail and subways

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Canadian economic outlook remains almost flat against last quarter, with

one in five predicting moderate decline

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Outlook for the US economy is now as positive as it is for Canada – something the C-Suite hasn’t said in over three years

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Download the full survey: kpmg.com/ca/csuite30

Further Reading: Economy: Competitive Alternatives 2012 – Focus on Tax Labour Market: Willy Kruh in The Globe and Mail: Executives see the value of opening trade doors Federal Budget: Elio Luongo in The Globe and Mail: Strategic spending by Ottawa on skills training urged by executives KPMG’s federal budget webcast