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Higher interest rates—the effects on Canadians today and tomorrow

Even after inflation is brought to heel, Canadians should not expect interest rates to return to pre-pandemic levels.


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No, you won’t tame inflation with more government spending

We’ve seen a steady erosion of per-capita GDP growth and persistent government deficits.


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Bank of Canada must stay aggressive to tame inflation

Ottawa is spending nearly one-third more than it was in 2019 before the pandemic.


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Recession may strike despite Canada’s low unemployment rate

The overall employment rate hasn’t recovered to 2019 pre-COVID levels.


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Bank of Canada rate hike may be too little too late

Ramping up interest rates at this juncture places more of the burden of fighting inflation on consumers.