Economy

Population growth the “wrinkle” in BoC’s inflation plan

A growing population has boosted spending and the housing market but could help tame wage inflation, reports say

July 11, 2023

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Governments need to remove interprovincial trade barriers: CFIB

Businesses want professional licences and certifications to apply across jurisdictions

By The Canadian Press |July 10, 2023

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BoC expected to raise rates again this week, vying to quash inflation faster

Forecasters say the economy has not softened enough for the central bank to back off

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |July 10, 2023

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Debt, savings worries up as higher interest rates and costs take a toll: surveys

The Bank of Canada has identified household debt as a key risk

By The Canadian Press |July 10, 2023

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