The Economics of Net Zero with Tony Bonen and John McNally
As we experience the hottest summer on record, reaching our Net Zero goals has become one of the most urgent challenges of our time. In this episode, we examine Canada’s progress toward these goals and explore how the economics of this transition will impact Canadians in various ways.
Southern Exposure: Provincial Outlook
With inflation largely contained and entering the upper range of the Bank of Canada’s 1- to 3-per-cent target range, the Canadian economy is entering a new phase of the business cycle. The Bank of Canada was a first mover on interest rates in June, reducing the policy rate a quarter point to 4.75 per cent, which was followed by another 25-basis-point cut in late July.
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Real GDP Rises in July, but Third Quarter Still Expected to be Weak
Canadian Economics September 27, 2024
Today’s release of GDP estimates indicates that Canada’s economy manages to attain growth despite the negative impact from wildfires. However, the overall picture is far from rosy. The Canadian economy showed no growth in June, and advanced estimates reveal that real GDP was unchanged for August.
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Viktor Cicman
Canadian Consumers are Regaining Confidence
Canadian Economics September 25, 2024
The September survey results indicate that Canadians are less stressed regarding their present financial situation. The latest key interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada are boosting the households’ confidence regarding their current finances, although there are still some consumers that continue to worry about their future financial situation.
August CPI Growth Decelerated to Slowest Pace since February 2021
Canadian Economics September 17, 2024
The growth of Canada’s CPI reached 2.0 per cent year-over-year in August, hitting the Bank of Canada’s target. The milestone highlights the progress made in bringing the pace of price growth down after it peaked at 8.1 per cent (y/y) in June 2022. Lower gasoline prices were the primary driver of the deceleration in August.
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Kiefer Van Mulligen
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