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Podcast: The Big Story
Episode: Weekend Listen: How did Canada get into an economic slump?
Description: Enjoy this special feed drop of our sister show 'In This Economy?!'The Bank of Canada has described what happened to the economy in 2025 as a shift away from normal trade relations with the United States and elevated uncertainty for households and businesses.While Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has said what happens with the economy this year—and for interest rates—will be determined by the upcoming USMCA trade talks, today's guest argues there are much larger structural issues where you could argue the economy is already in a recession and needs dram...