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What the GST holiday means for consumers — and why some economists are worried

After the federal government announced on Thursday that it would introduce a holiday season tax break on some goods, some Canadians welcomed the move, while others said they saw…

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Business

Immigration prevented a recession last year, but looming changes could stall growth: economists

Reducing the number of new admissions to the country could have negative consequences for the economy and pose challenges for…

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Business

Shortage of skilled tradespeople is hitting all Canadians in the pocketbook, economists say

Cost of Living9:40Why you should consider a job in the trades A shortage of qualified people to work in skilled…

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Politics

Can Trudeau’s budget restore ‘generational fairness’? Economists say don’t bet on it

“Everything that is created, built, served and sold in this country is increasingly being created, built, served and sold by…

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Business

Most economists are predicting a Canadian recession

Happy Canada Day. The long-awaited Canadian recession keeps being postponed. Maybe it doesn’t matter if it arrives or not. After…

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Business

High government spending means more inflation? It’s complicated, say economists

OTTAWA — Conservative leader Pierre Poilièvre’s attempt to block the federal government’s budget bill earlier this month is the latest…

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