Listen "What does 2025 hold in store for Canada’s economy?"
Episode Synopsis
After looking back at the year that was for Canada’s economy, Amanda Lang checks in with Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist with CIBC for his thoughts on what the advent of a second Trump administration might mean for businesses and consumers next year Amanda Lang checks in with Goldy Hyder, President & CEO of the Business Council of Canada for a read on what the business community thinks about the outlook for 2025. Donald Trump’s policies loom large and will likely bring some uncertainty, but opportunities abound for businesses. Next, Amanda Lang speaks with Lana Payne, President of Unifor, for her take on what the year ahead looks like for workers and organized labour after a tumultuous 2024. Amanda Lang speaks with Penelope Graham, Director of Content at Ratehub.ca for her thoughts on where the Bank of Canada is in its rate cycle, and what it means for consumers. And in her Takeaway, Amanda Lang says while it’s hard to argue with the performance of bitcoin this year, but from an investment perspective it’s as risky and volatile as ever, so buyer beware.
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