Pandemic widens gap between perceived, measured inflation: Bank of Canada – BNN Bloomberg
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Month: August 2020
Justin Trudeau plots Canada’s sharpest turn left in economic policy in decades – BNN Bloomberg
Justin Trudeau plots Canada’s sharpest turn left in economic policy in decades – BNN Bloomberg
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Feds to give provinces $2B to bolster safe reopening of schools – BNN Bloomberg
Feds to give provinces $2B to bolster safe reopening of schools – BNN Bloomberg
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Wilkins Says Pandemic Reveals Limits to Bank of Canada Policy – Bloomberg
The Bank of Canada’s No. 2 official said one of the lessons of the current pandemic has been to highlight the limits of monetary policy “solving all problems” in a world of low interest rates, as the central bank studies potential changes to its 2% inflation target.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-26/wilkins-says-pandemic-reveals-limits-to-bank-of-canada-policy
Trudeau Taps Carney for Help in Crafting Recovery Plan – Bloomberg
Mark Carney, the only person to run two major nations’ central banks, is helping Justin Trudeau craft next steps in a plan to pull Canada out of a deep recession sparked by the coronavirus.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-10/trudeau-taps-carney-for-help-in-crafting-covid-19-recovery-plan
Chrystia Freeland may already have plans to repair the Canadian economy: Don Pittis | CBC News
As finance minister in a minority government Freeland faces the unenviable task of rebuilding the economy while trying to satisfy a fractured constituency.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/business/chrystia-freeland-may-already-have-plans-to-repair-the-canadian-economy-don-pittis-1.5695558
India’s Central Bank Sees Demand Recovery Taking More Time – Bloomberg
India’s central bank said demand in the economy is likely to take more time to mend in the absence of greater fiscal support, even as the government is constrained in its ability to provide more stimulus.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-25/india-s-central-bank-sees-demand-recovery-taking-more-time
Conservatives Pick Erin O’Toole to Face Justin Trudeau in Next Canada Election – Bloomberg
Justin Trudeau will square off in Canada’s next election against a former air force officer who wooed the right flank of the Conservative Party.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-24/conservatives-tap-o-toole-to-challenge-trudeau-in-next-election
Peter MacKay widens lead in Conservative leadership fundraising with late surge in donations | CBC News
Former cabinet minister Peter MacKay has raised $3.1 million, according to the latest filings, with an increase in his fundraising over July and August.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/grenier-conservative-fundraising-1.5692601
As Conservative leadership vote nears, party looks for candidate with vision to beat Trudeau | CBC News
Today is the last day to vote in the Conservative leadership race and pollsters say the party needs a leader who can articulate a clear vision for the country, appealing to a diverse cross section of voters ahead of the next general election.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservative-leadership-race-vision-future-1.5694595