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Bank of Canada Slashes Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty, Trump’s Tariff Threat Sparks Panic Among Canadian Governments, Quebec Pushes for Newcomers to Embrace ‘Quebec Values’

01/29/25 • 51 min

In today’s episode, we discuss the Bank of Canada's surprising interest rate cut and its impact on inflation, mortgages, and consumer spending. Meanwhile, Trump’s renewed tariff threats send shockwaves through Canadian governments, forcing emergency economic strategies. In Quebec, a new push for immigrants to adopt ‘Quebec values’ stirs controversy. Stay tuned for expert insights and analysis.

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