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Timothy Lane on Canada’s Currency in the Face of U.S. Dollar Turbulence | The Globe and Mail

webfull — Tue, 27 May 2025 18:58:24 +0000

May 26, 2025 | In a interview with The Globe and Mail, J.W. McConnell Visiting Professor of Practice Timothy Lane warns that Donald Trump’s threat to devalue the U.S. dollar—part of his so-called “Mar-a-Lago Accord”—could severely disrupt the Canadian economy. Writing amid renewed debate over Canada’s currency strategy, Lane defends the Bank of Canada’s decision not to intervene in foreign exchange markets, even during crises like the 2008 recession or the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published: 27 May 2025

Christopher Ragan on Canada’s Economic Challenges and the Impact of Tariffs | Financial Post

webfull — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:04:21 +0000

January 9th, 2025 | In an article from the Financial Post, Christopher Ragan shared his insights on Canada’s economic challenges at an online discussion hosted by the Global Risk Institute. He explained that while the Bank of Canada might cut interest rates to try and stimulate the economy, it may not have much effect, especially if U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs are imposed. Ragan pointed out that lowering rates might not encourage investment if tariffs disrupt trade.

Published: 14 January 2025

Jennifer Robson on Preserving Economic Key Policies Amid Government Change | Policy Options

webfull — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:34:10 +0000

December 20th, 2024 | In an article for Policy Options, Jennifer Robson highlights that despite the political instability surrounding Justin Trudeau's government, certain policies from the recent fall economic statement (FES) are worth saving. She argues that opposition parties should consider supporting these measures, not to prop up the government, but to act in the Canadians best interest.

Published: 14 January 2025

Economist weighs in on premiers' calls to pause carbon tax hike | CBC News

webfull — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:30:12 +0000

March 14, 2024 | A growing number of premiers are urging the federal government to pause the carbon tax hike that's set to take place on April 1, or to ditch it altogether. Chris Ragan, the director of the Max Bell School of Public Policy at 91��, joined Power & Politics to discuss the impact this could have on Canada's climate plan. "We're playing a long-run game," Ragan said. "It's very easy to say this is not a good time for a carbon tax ...

Published: 19 March 2024

With inflation cooling, politicians turn up the heat to address Canada’s affordability crisis | The Globe and Mail

webfull — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:16:55 +0000

September 16, 2023 | On September 6 the Bank of Canada decided to hold interest rates steady after two years of high inflation and 18 months of rising interest rates. The premiers of Ontario, British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador each wrote to the Bank of Canada urging it not to raise interest rates, following the critics from Justin Trudeau's caucus stating that the government has lost focus on affordability issues, especially regarding housing.

Published: 26 September 2023

Chris Ragan on Bank of Canada expected to raise interest rates | Toronto Star

webfull — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 23:53:15 +0000

September 2, 2022 | In response to the possibility of the Bank of Canada raising interest rates next week, Director Christopher Ragan said the central bank is best-suited to take on the responsibility of maintaining low interest rates.

“There’s very, very good reasons why we have operationally independent central bank trying to target inflation rather than governments, because governments in the past have done a very poor job at that,” he said.

Published: 6 September 2022

Economist Chris Ragan on the problems with Modern Monetary Theory | The Hub

webfull — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:35:43 +0000

January 20, 2022 | Economist and Director Chris Ragan joins this episode of Hub Dialogues to discuss the proper role of central banks, the problems with Modern Monetary Theory, and the need to rethink fiscal priorities in recovering from the devastation of the pandemic.

Listen to the conversation or read the transcript here.

Published: 20 January 2022

Canada's cost of living increased 4.8% in December, the fastest rate since 1991 | CBC News

webfull — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:10:59 +0000

January 19, 2022 | Director Chris Ragan discusses supply chain disruptions and Canada's inflation rate rising to a 30-year high on CBC News. "There's a lot of pent-up demand," Chris notes, referring to businesses and restaurants being closed over the pandemic, and many consumers not having any place to spend their income.

Watch the clip here. Chris's segment begins at 32:42.

Published: 20 January 2022

23 charts to watch on inflation and the economy in 2022 | Maclean's

webfull — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 18:17:13 +0000

December 21, 2021 | In Maclean's "Chart Week 2022" predictions roundup, Chris Ragan answers the question: "When will Canadian inflation return to target?"

Read the article.

Published: 7 January 2022

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