The Rate of Business Closures in Canada

Since 2015, the rate of business closures in Canada has fluctuated, with significant increases during periods of economic disruption, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic. Between 2015 and 2019, the average monthly business closure rate was around 4.6%, but this spiked to over 7% in 2020 due to the pandemic. More recently, in 2024, the closure rate … Read more