Available industrial space in the National Capital Region held steady in the first quarter of 2025 despite a brewing trade war with the United States, but industry leaders warn there could be an uptick in vacancies if local manufacturers start to feel the impact of tariffs.
“Am I going to lose my job to AI?”
That’s the question on the minds of many workers, according to Ottawa consultant Andrea Greenhous, as companies adopt and refine their artificial intelligence strategies.
Ian Faris, who served as president and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade from 2013-19, has joined Maple Leaf Strategies as a strategic adviser in the firm’s Ottawa office.