Western Canada is once again feeling the brunt of the impact on a federal decision to protect the Central Canadian automotive industry. It is not only Canada …
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Interest rate cut would be linked to tariffs
We’re probably going to see interest rates fall again this week. Just a few weeks ago, you would have had to look long and hard to find an economist who said …
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Employment numbers weak for February
Bluster and blizzards took a toll on the employment scene in February. The monthly job report came out Friday showing Canadian employers generated only 1,100 …
Tariff threat spurred buying spree
This might sound a bit ironic but Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs on Canadian imports to his country actually spurred some growth in our economy. And, as a …
2025 fiscal picture looks challenging for provinces
It’s early days but we’ve had two major provincial budgets tabled in the last few days and they are sending some not-so-pretty signals. First out of the gate …
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Trade war hits North America
North America is now officially in a trade war. And, like any war, things are confusing on the first day. America still says it imposed tariffs on Canada and …
