Sprinting to Surplus: Our Analysis of the Ontario Budget 2023
Despite the Ontario budget having the highest price tag for any provincial budget ever, the province’s revenue windfall means it will be ahead of schedule getting to surplus.
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Consumer Confidence Hits Its Highest Point in Nine Months
Canadian Economics March 24, 2023
As inflation continues to trend downwards, the Bank of Canada decided to pause rate hikes in March. On the heels of this news, we have seen improvements in consumers’ outlooks for their current and future finances, as they see this as a chance to catch up on their debt burden, which has increased dramatically following the series of hikes.
Quick take • 3-min read
Walter Bolduc
Right Idea, Wrong Timing? Our Analysis of Quebec’s Budget 2023
Canadian Economics March 22, 2023
The Quebec Government issued Budget 2023 on Tuesday, putting forward tax cuts and additional spending at a time when inflation remains a concern.
Commentary • 5-min read
CBoC Economics Team
Price Growth Eased in February, But New Risks Have Appeared on the Bank of Canada’s Radar
Canadian Economics March 21, 2023
In line with expectations, headline inflation continued to ease in February. Price growth for much of the consumer price index (CPI) basket remains higher than 3 per cent year-over-year, but a handful of goods and services prices are contributing disproportionately to overall CPI growth.
Quick take • 2-min read
Kiefer Van Mulligen
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