Canada’s path ahead: Six economic challenges facing the new federal government

As Canada forms a new government, RBC economists break down some of the key economic issues the country faces.

Insight Details: Stick to the plan

It is important to take a step back, sift through the noise, and focus on the long-term plan.

Beyond tariffs, what can the U.S. do in its quest for trade balance?

Running up debts to buy foreign goods is unsustainable in the long term. Identifying the problem is simple, but is there an easy or quick escape for the U.S. from the imbalances built up over the last four decades?

Canada’s building homes fast─but for how long?

Slumping pre-construction sales are slowing the flow of units entering the pipeline and this could have negative consequences for supply growth in the medium to longer term.

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