We're thrilled to have the great American economist Jamie Galbraith deliver a major keynote lecture on Nov 25. Please join @ccpa as Jamie shares his insights on the US and world economies at this pivotal moment in history.

Register here:
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A little perspective on the stock market. 4-5% drop in a day is a big deal but check out the five-year timeframe

I keep staring at this figure from the BC Real Estate Association. We have a ton of new housing supply under construction and about to hit the market just as we cut net immigration to near zero. Is Toronto's crashing condo market a preview of our future?

The asking price for Taylor Swift tickets on Stubhub. For a grand you can get "obstructed" seats behind the stage

A couple figures on Canadian trade in light of the proposed Trump tariffs. Canada's overall trade has been fairly balanced in recent years, and was in deficit for more than a decade before 2020. Canada runs a large merchandise trade surplus with the US.

Post you from a different era.
Me @ 27, with my mum, about to get married, and a few months before starting at CCPA.

RIP John Horgan. A smart and charismatic "retail" politician who understood the challenges facing working people and the resource sector. One of BC's best-ever premiers and communicators. He will be missed. Condolences to Ellie and his family.