Former NDP leader Tom Mulcair says that there's 'relatively little' that the federal government can do to slow inflation. Subscribe to CTV News to watch […]
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Could efforts to lower inflation trigger a recession in Canada? An economist weighs in
Centre for Policy Alternatives Senior Economist Sheila Block says increased interest rates could trigger a recession in the next six to eight months. Subscribe to […]
Continue readingToronto homeowner says he ‘never expected’ mortgage payments to surge
New homeowner Youseff Shehata says he's had to cut down on his expenses after his interest rate payments spiked. Subscribe to CTV News to watch […]
Continue readingThinking of buying real estate in Canada? Here’s what you need to know about the latest rate hikes
Financial expert Simeon Papailias discusses what anyone thinking about buying a home needs to know about the latest rate hikes. Subscribe to CTV News to […]
Continue readingFurther rate hikes could provoke recession in Canada, warns economist
Desjardins' Jimmy Jean explains what's behind the Bank of Canada's aggressive rate hike and if it's going to help reduce inflation. Subscribe to CTV News […]
Continue readingAgressive rate hikes needed to restore ‘price stability’ to Canadian economy: Bank of Canada
Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem says the 1 per cent rate hike reflects 'very unusual circumstances' but needed to be done to restore price […]
Continue reading‘We’re living in unprecedented times’: Economist reacts to Bank of Canada’s rate hike
TD Bank senior economist James Marple says the Bank of Canada's aggressive rate hikes are a recognition that they're 'behind' on inflation. Subscribe to CTV […]
Continue readingCan the government do anything to help Canadians with inflation?
Economist Don Drummond says to bring down inflation, the government would have had to raise taxes or cut spending in previous budgets. Subscribe to CTV […]
Continue readingBank of Canada’s 2022 Financial System Review | FULL UPDATE
June 9: Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem discusses the 2022 Financial System Review. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: Connect with CTV […]
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