Threat of recession looms over fall session of Parliament, say economist, lobbyists

A recession is 'most probable' in Canada next year, according to the former governor of the Bank of Canada.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the Liberal government is delivering on a promise to support Canadians most affected by inflation, following the passing of Bill C-30 on Oct. 18, which will double the Goods and Services Tax credit for six months. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

October 24, 2022

Introducing measures intended to lower inflation and help Canadians contend with high prices of energy and food will certainly be among the top priorities for the federal government in the fall sitting of Parliament, according to lobbyists. “I think one of the biggest things on their agenda right...

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