Canada’s fatal attraction to debt
Why we can’t stop living on credit
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Economic analysis
Econowatch: Target vs. Beyoncé and a boost for Apple
A scorecard on the state of the economy in North America and beyond
Jim Flaherty has to stop talking about monetary policy
The more he says, the more he undermines the Bank of Canada governor
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
North America’s real energy superpower. (Hint: it’s not Canada)
Jason Kirby on an energy revolution and the makings of an oil glut
Three reasons why the government should care about undersavers
Intervene now, or pay later
One hurdle cleared, many to go for Northern Gateway
Expect a Supreme Court challenge before the sod is ever turned on this pipeline
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne’s job creation plan won’t create a single job
It’s the worst public policy of the year, writes Mike Moffatt