Policy on the Frontier - The State of Canada’s Economy with William Watson

Canada faces a myriad of serious economic challenges. On May 18th, the Canadian consumer price inflation hit a three-decade high, adding pressure on the Bank of Canada to continue with major interest rate increases. This at a time of record level government deficits and historically high debt levels. At the same time, Canada’s dismal track records on productivity, regulations and energy policy appear to be setting the stage for economic recession and decline. Witness a recent OECD document shows Canada dead last in per capita GDP growth for the coming decades.

In this complex and dynamic state of affairs, how do we make sense of the state of our economy? Do we indeed face a recession and even a decline in our standard of living? What are Canada’s economic opportunities and decisions to build a bright economic future? From bitcoin to ESG to the Governor of the Bank of Canada, our country faces many strategic decisions.

Be sure to join Policy on the Frontier for this engaging session with well-known economist and editor of the Financial Post comment page, William Watson. Dr. Watson will share his take on current economic topics and the choices Canada faces.