O’Toole says his ‘Canada First’ strategy means economic self-sufficiency, getting tough on China | CBC News

A Conservative government would pursue a “Canada First” economic strategy that would prioritize the needs of working families and take a harder line against China in international affairs, new Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole says.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/erin-o-toole-pnp-interview-1.5716115

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
— Read on www.bnnbloomberg.ca/justin-trudeau-plots-canada-s-sharpest-turn-left-in-economic-policy-in-decades-1.1485022

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