Jim Flaherty has to stop talking about monetary policy
The more he says, the more he undermines the Bank of Canada governor
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Economy
China’s embrace of sweeping reform could stall
The Asian power could instead extend relief to sluggish manufacturers
Canada’s job market is leaving younger workers behind
The recovery has benefitted older workers over young
Econowatch: Reasons for optimism in 2014
... and three signs you should run for the hills
Looming battle: Smartwatch smackdown
Google starts the clock on smartwatches
Why factory jobs may be returning to America
What 2014 could bring after years of losing manufacturing jobs to low-cost Asia
Imperfect predictions about 2014
Why aren’t we flying Skycars already?
North America’s real energy superpower. (Hint: it’s not Canada)
Jason Kirby on an energy revolution and the makings of an oil glut
Retailers welcome the new male consumer
He’s hooked on designer sneakers, fashion and grooming. And he’s reframing masculinity.
Three reasons why the government should care about undersavers
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