Canadian, U.S. consumers more hopeful about jobs, finances, purchases
For the year, Canada’s inflation rate averaged 1.8%
Canada will have the second-strongest growth rate in the G7
Growth will be limited to 2.4% this year
Economy better, but not strong enough to support interest rate hike
Amortization periods will be reduced to 30 years from 35
Budget day “is not very soon”
Canadians should prepare for higher interest rates
Plunge in Canadian exports unprecedented
Signs of soft landing in housing intensify