Economic Impact Analysis

Understand the Broader Economic Effects of your Project

Economic impact analysis quantifies how a project, policy, or investment influences the wider economy. From job creation and GDP growth to government revenues and supply chain activity, these studies provide a clear, evidence-based picture of how development shapes economic outcomes.

What We Do

We assess the full range of economic effects associated with:

  • Residential and mixed-use developments
  • Infrastructure investment
  • Institutional and public sector projects
  • Policy and planning initiatives

When You Need an Economic Impact Analysis

You may benefit from an economic impact study if you are:

  • Supporting a development application
  • Demonstrating the value of a major investment
  • Engaging with government or community stakeholders
  • Evaluating the broader benefits of a policy or initiative

Our Analysis Captures

  • Direct Impacts: Jobs, income, and output generated by the project itself
  • Indirect impacts: Supply chain effects as businesses support the project
  • Induced impacts: Spin-off benefits of your project
  • Broader economic benefits not achieved through a typical economic analysis, including supporting population growth targets and efficient land-use.

Our Approach

With experience across consulting, banking, and academia, we bring a well-rounded perspective to every project.

Our work is grounded in industry-standard methodologies and tailored to the Canadian context. We ensure results reflect the relevant geography, whether municipal, regional, or provincial. We go beyond numbers, clearly communicating what the results mean for decision-makers, stakeholders, and communities.

We understand how economic impact results are used in real-world planning and decision-making processes. Our work is rigorous, transparent, and aligned with best practices, built to withstand peer review and public scrutiny.