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Eyes on the EconomyEpisode 28
19 min

Navigating Uncertainty: Inflation, Interest Rates, and Growth Challenges in Canada

Avery Shenfeld, Chief Economist at CIBC, and Lawrence Schembri, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, discuss the outlook of the Canadian economy and challenges in measuring inflation, US monetary policy, and Fed independence. They also explore recent trends in economic growth and Indigenous participation in major projects.

Avery ShenfeldLawrence Schembri
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Avery Shenfeld, Lawrence Schembri

Eyes on the EconomyEpisode 27
11 min

Unlocking the Housing Puzzle: Immigration, Rentals, and the Affordability Crisis

Benjamin Tal, CIBC's Deputy Chief Economist, and Katherine Judge, CIBC Senior Economist, discuss the evolving landscape of Canadian immigration policy, its impact on the housing market, and the critical role of purpose-built rentals in addressing affordability. Drawing on recent research and government initiatives, they explore how shifts in immigration trends are shaping economic productivity, the regional variations in housing market performance and how government initiatives are shaping both immediate and future responses to Canada’s affordability crisis.

Katherine JudgeBenjamin Tal
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Katherine Judge, Benjamin Tal