U.S. Fed sees rising inflation as a bigger risk; rate hike expectations for BoC remain high By Rahul Vaidyanath News Analysis The difference in reactions to Omicron has been stark between Canada’s provincial…
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‘Follow the Science’ a Potent Source of Authority for Politicians
by EditorTBy Nathan Worcester News Analysis To hear the way some politicians talk, when it comes to COVID-19, they’re all “Following The Science,” not to mention “The Data.” “Look at the data. Follow…
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The ‘Great Resignation’ and Inflation Could Push Each Other Higher, Says Economist
by EditorTBy Rahul Vaidyanath News Analysis The term “great resignation,” which describes the record numbers of people quitting their jobs amid the pandemic recovery, has gained some traction recently. The quit rate—the…
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Provisions in ‘Build Back Better’ bill could hurt Canada’s auto sector, says trade minister By Noé Chartier News Analysis Canada’s Trade Minister Mary Ng made a diplomatic push in Washington last…
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With Newly Tabled Legislation, Liberals Go Tough on Some Crimes and Easy on Others
by EditorTBy Lee Harding News Analysis Proposed federal legislation could put someone in jail for 10 years for protesting outside a hospital, while other legislation promised by the Liberal government would reduce…
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By Noé Chartier The current higher inflation rates experienced by Canadians may not be transitory if the government and central bank do not modify their policies to address it, says a report released on Dec.…
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Focus on Financial Regulation to Mitigate Climate Change Alarms Experts
by EditorTAdherence to fiduciary duties, regulator’s lack of expertise and independence questioned By Rahul Vaidyanath News Analysis To begin to access the trillions of dollars needed to transition to green energy, policy-makers…
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As Canada Threatens Retaliation Over US Lumber Tariffs, Some Urge Caution
by EditorTBy Noé Chartier News Analysis Ottawa says it’s prepared to retaliate against Washington’s decision to raise tariffs on softwood lumber, but some say that approach may not be to Canada’s advantage. In…
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By Lee Harding News Analysis Canada’s major banks, institutional investors, and homebuyers took on more risk than normal during a prolonged period of low interest rates, a distortion that may have…