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What economists mean by a recession, and how to read the signals
Canada's latest figures show flat output, higher unemployment and stronger retail sales. Here's how to read those signals together, and why two shrinking quarters settle less than you might think.
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A calm checklist for when tariff rules change
Six practical steps for the first week after a tariff announcement, from verifying the measure to estimating cash exposure and deciding what to tell suppliers and customers.
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What trade diversification asks of a business
Selling to more markets can reduce dependence on one buyer or country, provided the new sales can cover the costs of winning customers, delivering orders and waiting for payment.
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Five Indicators Worth Following in the Canadian Economy
Five practical indicators can help Canadians understand the direction of the economy, from inflation and employment to household spending, interest rates and output.
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Who Really Pays for Tariffs in Canada?
Importers pay tariffs at the border, but the economic cost can spread across suppliers, businesses, consumers and workers.
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How tariffs reach Canadian prices, and who ends up paying
A plain-language look at how a tariff is collected at the border and how its cost can travel through prices, margins and supply chains.
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