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Labour shortage in construction among obstacles facing Ottawa’s housing plan: report

September 10, 2024 1 Comment

A new report by Desjardins warns Ottawa’s efforts to kickstart new housing supply likely won’t be enough to meet “optimistic” targets due to regulatory hurdles and constraints on labour, materials and financing.

Soft GDP figures point to a BoC rate cut next week, but uncertainty remains

May 31, 2024 No Comments

Canada’s economy slowed more than expected in the first quarter, raising the odds of an interest rate cut next week by the Bank of Canada, economists say.

Brace for recession (if we’re not already in one), economists say

January 23, 2024 1 Comment

Canada’s economy is headed for an imminent recession in 2024—that is, if we aren’t already in one, economists say.

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Desjardins Economics

Labour shortage in construction among obstacles facing Ottawa’s housing plan: report

Soft GDP figures point to a BoC rate cut next week, but uncertainty remains

Brace for recession (if we’re not already in one), economists say

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