Real GDP rose 2.6% on an annualized basis in Q4: StatCan
U.S. President Trump has at times contradicted himself about his own tariff plans
Pessimism about future job opportunities also rose to worst level in more than four years: report
Before the prospect of U.S. tariffs, most provinces had been expecting their fiscal situations to improve in 2025
Assuming cuts to social supports, PBO estimates net cost of program to government could be $5 billion or less