The ‘soft landing’ for the economy may have to be a lot harder than usual
The economy may have to be guided toward near-recessionary levels to compensate for the housing bubble’s outsized impact on Canadians’ cost of living.
Budget 2024 a missed opportunity to address food affordability
To ensure food affordability, investment is needed to guarantee adequate incomes, rein in corporate profits, and support (w)holistic approaches to food provisioning.
Shortcomings and strategic misses in supporting Canadian agriculture
A glaring omission in the recent budget is its lack of direct support and incentives for innovative agricultural practices.
Federal tax changes will hurt access to health care: CMA
Increasing taxes for doctors may seem like a reasonable proposal to most Canadians, but creating competitive market conditions is critical if we’re serious about fixing access to primary care in this country.
Banking and Monetary Policy
Lessons in fighting inflation from the post-pandemic economic aftermath
Central banks, particularly those with a stated goal of price stability, must act decisively and swiftly in response to inflation to preserve their credibility.
A look at inflation, banking, and monetary policy in Canada
There have always been conflicting objectives for the financial and monetary sides of the economy.
Canadians need more assurance and enablement in financial services
The consumer-driven banking framework will help Canadians manage their credit cards, apply for loans, and save for their futures much more easily.
Latest budget a big step for Canada’s financial services ecosystem
The government will finally advance Canada towards consumer-driven finance when it tables legislation signalled in April’s budget.
Pandemic ‘supply shocks’ could indicate need for more agile monetary policy, says former BoC deputy
The current monetary policy framework agreement between the federal government and the Bank of Canada, which lays out the mandate of the central bank, is set to expire at the end of 2026.
