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Our Analysis of the 2024 Fall Economic Statement
The latest fiscal update shows continued difficulty for the Liberals to stick to their budget plans with a worsening of the long-term deficit picture. The federal government’s fiscal capacity deteriorated since Budget 2024, which was tabled last April.
Blair Feltmate on Adapting to our Changed Climate
In this episode, Dr. Blair Feltmate talks about why focusing on adapting to climate change needs to be a bigger priority for individuals and governments. He shares practical steps that would help put Canada and Canadians on a path that is better prepared for the climate impacts that are sure to come.
Featured Insights
Index of Consumer Confidence for December 2024: A Rising Tide of Pessimism
Canadian Economics December 19, 2024
The sharp decline in consumer confidence this month follows the decrease that began last month, marking a significant drop after several months of improvement as interest rates fell. This month’s weakness is broad-based, as the balance of opinion deteriorated.
Quick take • 3-min read
Loubna Zebiri
CPI Growth Falls Below Bank of Canada’s Target in November
Canadian Economics December 17, 2024
Inflation in Canada slipped just below the midpoint of the Bank of Canada’s target range in November. Statistics Canada noted that slower price growth was broad-based. Black Friday sales during the month contributed to bringing many goods prices down.
Quick take • 2-min read
Kiefer Van Mulligen
Manufacturing Sales Soar in October
Canadian Economics December 13, 2024
Manufacturing sales rose by 2.1 per cent in October, propelled by higher sales of petroleum, coal, and transportation equipment. Preliminary indicators show manufacturing activity remained strong in November, though trade risks cloud the near-term outlook.
Quick take • 2-min read
Kiefer Van Mulligen
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