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AI on the Horizon: April 30, 2024 Update
Innovation & Technology April 30, 2024
This short update delves into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, highlighting LLM advances and regulatory changes. We also explore significant AI advanced and the debate about AI’s impact on labour.
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Dan Carpenter
Trade Balance Swings to Deficit
Canadian Economics May 2, 2024
Canada’s merchandise trade balance swings back into deficit in March as weaker export performance erases the gains made in February. Total imports also fell, reflecting weakened demand conditions domestically.
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Ted Mallett
Real GDP Growth Shows Smaller Gain in February
Canadian Economics April 30, 2024
The Canadian economy posted a smaller gain in February, rising by 0.2 per cent, following last month’s impressive 0.5 per cent rise due a rebound in post strike economic activity. With next months advanced estimates showing no change, the Bank of Canada will take today’s data as another sign it can start thinking about dropping rates.
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Viktor Cicman
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