Canadian entrepreneurship aspirations hit an eight-year high: RBC Poll

TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2025 /CNW/ - Entrepreneurial ambition in Canada has hit an eight-year high, signaling a resurgence in the drive to start and grow businesses. According to the annual RBC Small Business Poll, Canadians with aspirations to own a business have reached a new peak of 59 per cent – up 13 points in just two years, returning to levels not seen since 2017. The poll shows a nation of both aspiring entrepreneurs who are dreaming big and current small business owners who are reshaping their businesses to meet the moment. Eight in ten Canadians (81 per cent) believe small business ownership is a viable way to earn a living – a clear signal that entrepreneurship is firmly embedded in the Canadian mindset.