It’s been a while since we had a federal government that would side with Saskatchewan over Ontario but the new trade deal with China suggests that we have …
Government Relations
Premiers feeling optimistic after meeting with the PM
Much has been made, even in the few weeks since the federal election, about the new tone that has emerged with Mark Carney at the helm in the country. And it …
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A different approach to First Ministers
This is a rare day when a local broadcaster can say hello to the prime minister and all the premiers who are visiting our province today. The last time we …
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Stats show travel to the U.S. for Canadians is down
Sometimes just talking to your neighbors gives you the idea that Canadians are looking for alternatives to travelling to the US since the trade wars began and …
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Canadians experience bigger increase in taxes than other expenses
There was a telling tidbit in last week’s jobs report that showed the public sector in this country added more than 40,000 jobs in July at a time when private …
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Governments challenged to balance budgets
As we head into budget season for the federal and provincial governments, the economics team at CIBC Capital Markets has put its finger on an issue that is no …
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