The gap between the Canadian and American economies has now reached its widest point in nearly a century. My latest for @TheHubCanada here: https://t.co/ZrUr6KFMPC #cdnecon #cdnpoli

🚨 New episode of Hub Politics! Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith and Abacus Data's David Coletto to unpack: 🔹 PM Carney’s pivot on bail reform & policing 🔹 Stellantis moving Jeep production to the U.S. 🔹 What it all means for Canadian politics & the economy. 🎧 Watch

ICYMI: @trevortombe: No, Canada didn’t give the U.S. a trillion-dollar gift—but there’s still reason to worry https://t.co/LI7tA6f81R

According to the RBC cardholder data, per capita retail sales are growing faster than they have in years, now also well-outpacing inflation

Join us on Oct 27th in partnership with @policy_school for a vital discussion on the future of work in Canada. We're bringing together experts from business, government & academia to explore how to shape a stronger workforce. Register now: https://t.co/89lhaHoTxD

No, Canada didn’t give the U.S. a trillion-dollar gift—but there’s still reason to worry. My latest for @TheHubCanada on Canada’s U.S. investments: https://t.co/4WhahxSdWR #cdnecon #cdnpoli

The Government of Ontario just spent $75 million on a pro-trade/anti-tariff ad starring... Ronald Reagan.

.@trevortombe: No, Canada didn’t give the U.S. a trillion-dollar gift—but there’s still reason to worry https://t.co/LI7tA6f81R

@KahlonRav @bankofcanada By 2022, Canadian productivity had fallen to just 71% of that of the United States. Closing this gap is what our summit is all about. Next up is @trevortombe from @UCalgary.

Can't stop the (Oil Sands) Juggernaught For more actual analysis on this, see my 2022 CD Howe paper. https://t.co/sNr0TeWqR7

It was great to be a part of this important conversation! Thank you @thewalrus for hosting it!

Canada to move all future budgets to the Fall: https://t.co/2Hu65Cqbt9 For context, here's the timing of every federal budget since 1867. Nearly 80% of of all budgets were released by May; 68% by April. #cdnecon #cdnpoli

.@trevortombe: The budget warning that Canada cannot ignore. https://t.co/YZeqbQORHL

The real danger lies not in the growing size of today’s deficit, but in failing to plan prudently for what comes next. My latest for @TheHubCanada on federal finances: https://t.co/L0QFHrf8NZ #cdnecon #cdnpoli

What is productivity and how does higher education play a role in boosting it? @trevortombe, from The School of Public Policy will let you know @SSHRC_CRSH presents The Walrus Talks at Home: Growing Canadian Productivity. https://t.co/da0ZdZZEhz

New StatCan study shows how small-business tax rates incentivize Canadian corporations to keep their income levels just below key thresholds, often through (deductable) investments in depreciating assets (vehicles), and higher operating costs. https://t.co/28xuir1fWL

Is Canada already in a recession? My latest for @TheHubCanada explores the latest data https://t.co/i5C7ylUWAL #cdnecon #cdnpoli

Our paper "The Ins and Outs of Employment: Labor Market Adjustments to Carbon Taxes" with Feng Wei is published! BC's Carbon tax, Wage Cut by 2.5% & Unemployment up by 1.3pp. Insights on climate policy's labor impacts. Thx @trevortombe! #CarbonTax https://t.co/z4hDJ64XJB

West of Centre is back!

Great to welcome @PaulPlamondon to @policy_school this morning to speak on the resurgence of provincial rights sentiment in QC and Canada.

Internal government list of 32 potential infrastructure projects includes new oil pipeline /via @globeandmail