RBC Economics Proof Point

Proof Point: Soaring Construction Costs Will Hamper Homebuilding Ambitions

June 29, 2023 |Brian Moore

Canada’s residential construction price index has soared 51% since the start of the pandemic, putting new pressure on home prices amid a severe housing affordability crisis.

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RBC Economics Proof Point

Proof Point: Food Inflation Will Slow, But Don’t Expect Prices To Drop

June 15, 2023 |Brian Moore

Food prices have soared by 18% over the past two years, adding to Canadians’ grocery bills at a time when higher rates are already tightening household budgets.

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5 Cyber Scams Targeting Seniors

5 Cyber Scams Targeting Seniors

June 09, 2023 |Brian Moore

Elder fraud can take many forms and is a growing problem in Canada and worldwide.

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RBC Disruptors Series Podcast

RBC Disruptors - Building Green: Fixing Canada’s Leaky Homes

May 30, 2023 |Brian Moore

Canada is a nation of builders—but buildings are our third biggest source of greenhouse gases and release some 90 million tonnes of C02 annually.

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RBC Economics - The 10 Minute Take

The 10 Minute Take - If Home Prices Are Falling, Why Are Rents Through The Roof?

April 28, 2023 |Brian Moore

The 10-Minute Take podcast from RBC Economics will explain (in simple terms) what the latest economic data means and why you should care.

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RBC Disruptors Podcast

RBC Disruptors - Ten Questions on Climate for Earth Day

April 21, 2023 |Brian Moore

Disruptors, an RBC podcast, is an ongoing series hosted by SVP John Stackhouse about reimagining Canada’s economy in a time of unprecedented change.

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