Canada is in the midst of a housing crisis, with affordability and availability challenges impacting millions. To tackle this issue, both governments and the private sector must adopt innovative and collaborative approaches. Here are 10 ways to address the housing shortage in Canada.
The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate this week after three straight holds. Senior economist Katherine Judge breaks down what recent economic data led to this decision, and how it will impact the Canadian economy and growth.
Canada is weeks away from receiving the federal budget, which is creating a lot of interest from market participants. In this episode, Ian and Ali spend time discussing why this budget will look different than those in prior years. The introduction of the new framework, coupled with expectations of fiscal stimulus, make this a key event for markets. The show begins with Ali discussing the reasons for the changes to the framework, while Ian discusses why markets are so hyper-focused on how the budget will be financed. The pair spend some time talking about whether the Bank can ease rates after the budget has been released, focusing on the impact to the economy from the elevated fiscal spend. The show concludes with Ian discussing why markets are reluctant to price-in more from the Bank, while Ali opines on what a Blue Jays World Series win will do the economy!
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Estimated Canada-wide construction gap by 2030 in units1.4 million
Gap between real population in 2023 and previous planning forecasts
With a view to advancing reconciliation, our SVP of Indigenous Markets, Jaimie Lickers, shares her thoughts on one policy shift that could help unlock Indigenous economic potential.
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