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01Fitch in Canada

As a global leader in credit ratings and research, Fitch is recognized in Canada for in-depth research and analysis across all major sectors including Corporate, Structured Finance, Financial Institutions, Government, Infrastructure, and Project Finance. Our analytical teams have a global perspective with local market expertise which is valued by investors in Canada and across the globe.

Fitch’s perspective on Canada is anchored by a AA+ sovereign rating and supported by one of the strongest banking systems and regulatory environments globally. As an important global market, we continue to enhance our Canadian presence by providing timely and insightful research to capital markets.

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Global Infrastructure and Project Finance

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ESG Insights

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ESG Monthly

Our ESG monthly newsletter includes our global ESG perspectives across all rated sectors and countries, with commentary covering our views on ESG credit risk and the broader macro trends in ESG and the debt capital markets.

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Global Transportation

Fitch’s Global Transportation Credit Journal is a curated compilation of Fitch Ratings’ in-depth research and commentary; this edition takes a look at the intersection between aviation, rail, maritime shipping and more.

03Webinars

04Office

Toronto

120 Adelaide St W #2500 Toronto, ON M5H 1T1, Canada

05Podcasts

06Videos

Canadian Covered Bond Ratings Not Impacted by Canadian Wildfires

Canadian Covered Bond Ratings Not Impacted by Canadian Wildfires

Canadian Pension Funds to Weather Challenging Operating Environment

2023 Virtual Investor Series - North America RMBS

2023 Global Mining Sector Outlook Changed to Neutral from Deteriorating

2023 Virtual Investor Series - North America Structured Credit

2023 Global Housing and Mortgage Outlook Mid-Year Update

2023 Virtual Investor Series - North America CMBS

2023 Virtual Investor Series - North America ABS

Global Bank Regulators to Draw Lessons from Bank Turmoil

Credit Outlook 2023 - North America Energy (Oil & Gas) Outlook in 2023

Credit Outlook 2023 - Global Mining Sector Outlook Weakens on Reduced Profits, Cashflow

Credit Outlook 2023 - North American SF Asset Performance Outlook Revised to Deteriorating

Credit Outlook 2023 - Global MMFs 2023 Sector Outlook is Deteriorating

Credit Outlook 2023 - Macro Backdrop to Challenge Asset Values, Credit Quality for North American FinCos

Credit Outlook 2023 - Global Oil & Gas Sector’s Profits are High Despite Windfall Taxes

Credit Outlook 2023 - Neutral 2023 Global Autos Outlook Pent Up Demand Offsets Macro Risk

Credit Outlook 2023 - Resilient Demand Balancing Macro Risk for Global Transports in 2023

Credit Outlook 2023 - Global Home Prices to See Declines or Lower Growth in 2023

Credit Outlook 2023 - A&D Outlook Improving on Stronger Aircraft Demand and Defense Spend

Credit Outlook 2023 - Investment Managers Face Tough Investment Climate in 2023

2022 Virtual Investor Series - U.S. CMBS

ESG Will Increasingly Influence Insurers’ Strategies

2022 Virtual Investor Series - U.S. ABS

2022 Virtual Investor Series - U.S. RMBS

OPEC+ Actual Oil Output Fall to be Lower than Production Quota Cuts

Cyber Insurance Premium Hikes to Support Returns Amid Rising Claims

Key Takeaways from the 2022 International Reinsurance Conference in Monte Carlo

Global Food Price Inflation Likely to Fall Sharply in 2023

Apparel, Durable Goods Most Vulnerable to Climate Risk Within Retail

2022 Mid-Year Outlook - Sovereign Sector Outlook Revised to Neutral from Improving on Ukraine War Impact

2022 Mid-Year Outlook - Global Corporates are Adequately Equipped to Weather Risks in 2022

Housing Market Slowdown Influences Canadian Bank, Sovereign Ratings

Credit Brief - Global Mortgage Markets Ranked by Vulnerability to Rising Rates

DM Banks Face Profit Challenges After Bounce-Back from Pandemic

Ukraine War Intensifies Low-Carbon Supply-Chain Disruptions

Decentralised Finance May Divide into Regulated and Unregulated

Growing Crypto Mining Could Affect Energy Markets

Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rates and Mulls Quantitative Tightening

2022 Credit Outlook - Canadian Provinces

2022 Credit Outlook - Base Metals Demand Growth Supports Global Mining Sector Outlook

2022 Credit Outlook - Financial Discipline Supports Global Oil Gas Sector Outlook

2022 Credit Outlook - Policy Tightens but Sovereigns Outlook for 2022 is Improving

2022 Credit Outlook - Global Airline Outlook Improving but Material Risks Remain

2022 Credit Outlook - Canadian Banks Will Continue to Benefit from Economic Recovery in 2022

2022 Credit Outlook - North American Structured Finance Asset Performance to Remain Steady in 2022

2022 Credit Outlook - Global Home Price Growth to Slow in 2022

2022 Credit Outlook - North America to Grow Strongly in 2022, Policy Will Tighten

2022 Credit Outlook - Global Auto Conditions to Improve in 2022, Supply Chain Risk Exists

2022 Credit Outlook - Global Investment Managers Resilient to 2022 Challenges

Rating Assessment Service (RAS)

Spectrum Outcomes to Shape 5G Priorities, Credit Trends

Travel Rebound to Boost US, Canadian Airport and Airline Recovery

Keystone Executive Order Sets Precedent for NA Midstream Energy

ESG Impact on Strategy, Financing, Policies Will Grow in 2021

Home Price Growth to Stall Around the Globe in 2021

Ratings Process

Telcos Worldwide to Ramp Up 5G Capex, Raising Pressure on Credit Profiles

Investors and Corporates Perceive Future ESG Risks Differently

2020 Outlook Broadly Stable for U.S. and Canadian CMBS, but Some Sectors Present Risks

07Business Contacts

Andrew Smitiuch
Country Head - Canada
Managing Director
+1 416 703 4824 |

Gulcan Ustay
Public Finance, Infrastructure, Investor Development – Canada
Senior Director
+1 647 933 0262 |

Derrick Wong
Corporates, Private Equity and Bankers – Canada
Senior Director
+1 647 932 7539 |