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People aged 55 and up are heating up the job market

Canadians are working longer than ever, either by necessity or by choice. But public policy is still stuck on old ideas about aging and retirement.

By Kevin Carmichael, Canadian Business |October 20, 2016

2 min read

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How globalization is changing the game for central banks

With companies more exposed than ever to international markets, central banks are finding it harder to meet their targets.

By Kevin Carmichael, Canadian Business |October 7, 2016

2 min read

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Why the loonie is still flying high despite economic clouds

Canada’s economic performance hasn’t been very good lately—but compared to the rest of the world we look like a safe harbour.

By Kevin Carmichael, Canadian Business |August 24, 2016

1 min read

Economic Indicators

Canada a testing ground for new ideas about deficits

If Canada hadn't focused on balancing the federal budget between 2011 and 2015, interest rates would be higher and household debt would be lower.

By Kevin Carmichael, Canadian Business |June 8, 2016

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