Spring lessons from Canada’s recent economic winter

Let’s hope this long economic winter will have equipped us to make the next ones less harsh, and that the spring finally comes back in full force.

With interest rates, the Bank of Canada, led by Governor Tiff Macklem, also has in its arsenal a very blunt tool, and recent developments have shown it will not hesitate to use it with great force and speed to accomplish its mission, writes CFIB's Simon Gaudreault.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SIMON GAUDREAULT

May 1, 2024

Spring is usually seen as a turning point in the year. In Canada, it’s a period of thawing, warming, and brightening—a brand new season that will bring new energy and hope. For some of us who had it a bit rougher, it can even be a moment for soothing and recovery. This t...

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