How the U.S. presidential election outcome could shape the future of Canadian trade – BNN Bloomberg
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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
Pandemic widens gap between perceived, measured inflation: Bank of Canada – BNN Bloomberg
Pandemic widens gap between perceived, measured inflation: Bank of Canada – 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
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
Ottawa extends CERB and announces three new COVID-19 benefits
On her second day in her new job, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland updated millions of Canadians who receive Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) benefits on what’s next.The $2,000 a month benefit was launched as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but was set to wind down at the end of the month
— Read on ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/ottawa-extends-cerb-and-announces-three-new-covid-19-benefits-190619588.html
Freeland doesn’t have the Bay Street experience of Morneau. Does it matter? | CBC News
Chrystia Freeland doesn’t have the Bay Street credentials of her predecessor Bill Morneau, who was CEO of the large Canadian human resource firm Morneau Shepell. But that’s not necessarily the only ingredient a prime minister looks for when choosing a finance minister.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/freeland-morneau-finance-minister-bay-street-experience-1.5691135
Trudeau tries to pivot — and trips over his finance minister | CBC News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says proroguing Parliament gives the government a chance to prepare for the “unprecedented opportunity” presented by the pandemic. But that can’t obscure the fact it’s egregious, Aaron Wherry writes.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberal-government-trudeau-prorogue-wherry-1.5691338
Victims of CRA hackers vulnerable to other cyberattacks: experts | CBC News
Thousands of Canadians affected by recent attacks on the Canada Revenue Agency and federal government computer systems could be vulnerable to other attacks, warn cybersecurity and privacy experts.
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Freeland sworn in as federal finance minister as PM set to seek prorogation – BNN Bloomberg
Freeland sworn in as federal finance minister as PM set to seek prorogation – BNN Bloomberg
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