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Podcast: This Matters
Episode: Inflation, affordability, recession? What you need to know
Description: Guest: Heather Scoffield, economics columnist The latest inflation numbers are in and while it looks to be slowing slightly due to lower gas prices, all other signs show that Canadians are paying higher prices for all kinds of consumer goods. With the Bank of Canada raising interest rates, property values continue to fall and many worry that it will trigger a recession. Heather Scoffield, The Star’s economics columnist and Ottawa bureau chief, explains the latest numbers and why more creative solutions are needed. This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Matthew Hearn and Raju Mu...