Dismantling interprovincial trade barriers should be part of longer-term reform: RBC
Before the prospect of U.S. tariffs, most provinces had been expecting their fiscal situations to improve in 2025
Curbs on foreign workers will hurt in short run, but represent a return to pre-pandemic levels
Lower rates needed to offset demographic, financial headwinds
Underlying outlook is positive, but tariffs a dark cloud for housing
A stronger housing market also possible, according to Market Participants Survey
The BoC governor says central banks can't address weaker output and higher inflation at the same time
Early indications point to progress on immigration, but goals remain distant
Economic fallout would weigh on banks' credit quality, driving loan losses
Solid results in 2024 expected to improve further, despite downside risks