Economics

Economic Impact Studies, Analysis, and Forecasting for Local and Provincial Economies

Praxis offers valuable, easy-to-understand economic assessments and reports to our clients. With decades of experience in economic impact studies, population projections, and economic reporting, our experts use the most reliable data to empower clients to make informed decisions, plan for the future, and seize opportunities. By relying on Praxis for economic research needs, clients have the facts they need to make long-term, impactful decisions.

Economic Impact Assessments

Accurate and up-to-date economic impact assessments support effective decision making and action.

Praxis is a leader in economic impact assessments, utilizing a robust suite of tools to assess the economic impacts of projects and development. Our methods are reliable, based on the most up-to-date Statistics Canada provincial Input-Output tables and other data sources. Clients get accurate measurements of the impacts of projects, employment, or population on government revenue, community infrastructure, and more.  

Demographic and Enrollment Forecasting

Understand the complexities of a community with Praxis’ population, labour supply, land use planning, and enrolment forecasting models and reporting.

Praxis provides tailored forecasting models that analyze up-to-date data to help communities and institutions understand and predict trends. Our accurate forecasting models cover business, marketing, human resources, stock market, housing, education, health, recreation, and more. We provide the evidence needed to help decision makers make informed choices on development and investment opportunities, so they can create successful and growing communities.

Community and Regional Economic Report Cards

Praxis' economic report cards provide community and regional leaders with valuable insights into how their region is performing.

Economic reports provide invaluable insight into the performance of a region. Through the analysis of key economic indicators such as employment, housing starts, and building permits, economic report cards provide a comprehensive overview of a region's current economic status. This allows local leaders to plan for potential growth through predictions of the region's future economic performance. The report card is an invaluable tool for clients to ensure their region is making positive progress.

Strategic Sector Economic Analysis

Praxis’ sector analyses can help clients make smart decisions and allocate resources for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

To succeed in today's economy, professionals must stay informed about trends in the current economic landscape. With Praxis’s sector analyses, economic development professionals have the tools necessary to ensure successful regional economic development. Praxis helps clients identify regional businesses and industries that are well-positioned for growth. Clients get the reliable insight they need to make informed decisions, take advantage of economic opportunities, and invest in the best businesses and sectors for continued economic growth.

Shop Local and Other Custom Economic Reports

Praxis' custom economic reports provide insightful, data-driven analysis that empower communities to make informed decisions.

With Praxis' economic reports, clients get insights to make informed business decisions that will benefit their communities. From accurately measuring the economic impacts of shopping local to researching regional trends, Praxis' economic reports provide a reliable source of information that can help to strengthen community spirit and make rural, remote and smaller urban communities more attractive places to live, work, and visit.  

Trendline Saskatchewan

TrendLine Saskatchewan tracks economic, social and demographic data, bundled with informative analysis and insight, ideal for decision makers.

Praxis publishes Trendline Saskatchewan providing Saskatchewan decision makers monthly economic trend data as well as periodic deep dives into relevant economic discussions concerning the province.  Praxis provides this information at a break-even rate to the public because we believe that Saskatchewan-specific data should be available to decisions makers in real time. 

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Contact Our Experts

Stephen Johnson

Stephen Johnson
MA

Chief Economist
Jason Barnhart

Jason Barnhart
MA

Senior Director, Business & Economics
Spencer Boyle

Spencer Boyle
BA, Economics

Project Coordinator

Testimonials

Our Clients Speak

Golder Associates has maintained a professional relationship with Stephen Johnson for almost a decade. We have used his services across Western Canada and the Arctic for energy, pipelines, mining, and nuclear reactor projects. Beyond being a true subject matter expert, he is always on-time, within budget, constantly accessible, and easy to work with.

Linda Havers, M.A. Anth, Associate, Senior Social Scientist , Golder Associates Ltd, Calgary
Golder Associates Ltd, Calgary

The Praxis Consultant team worked closely with the Arena Planning Strategy Committee and REAL throughout the entire process providing consistent support while receiving feedback from all members. Praxis’s professional and timely commitment to providing a detailed Economic and Community Impact Assessment is exemplary. We hope to work with Praxis to support future projects and can confidently recommend their high quality, professional work.

Sandra Jackle, Regina Exhibition Association Ltd (REAL)
Regina Exhibition Association Ltd (REAL)

For more than 3 years, Stephen Johnson [at Praxis] has provided a variety of research services to the Regina Hotel Association. They always demonstrate a high degree of knowledge and produce quality results at a reasonable price.

Tracy Fahlman, Chief Executive Officer, Regina Hotel Association
Regina Hotel Association

A big thank you to the Stephen Johnson and the Praxis team for delivering on-time, within budget, and even throwing in some extra development under their fixed-price model. Stephen was professional, efficient and a pleasure to work with. The attention to detail in the complex intricacies of the economic and input-output accounts is second to none.

Michael Fix, Principal , W.M. Fix Advisory Services Inc.
W.M. Fix Advisory Services Inc.