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Two Announcements, Two Cuts to Start 2025

Canadian Economics    March 12, 2025

Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs. The Trump administration’s persistent tariff threats are adding uncertainty to Canada’s economic outlook, encouraging the Central Bank to cut its policy interest rate today. Broad U.S. tariffs would further devalue the Canadian dollar, raising concerns about stagflation—low economic growth and high inflation.

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Shane Brimacombe

Employment Stable in February Amid Looming Trade War

Canadian Economics    March 7, 2025

Canada’s labour market encountered significant challenges in 2024, characterized by a gradual slowdown. Employment rose by just 1.6 per cent — well below the rate of population growth. Nevertheless, job gains have been positive over the past seven months, and employment growth began to regain momentum in November.

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Maxime Arseneau

Trade Partner Profile: The European Union

Canadian Economics    March 3, 2025

Overall, trade between Canada and the European Union is already strong, and there is lots to build on as Canada enters a changing world. Canada sells many of its resources to Europe, and the bloc’s imports indicates there is even more room for Canadian exports to gain market share.

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CBoC Economics Team

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