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How far down can the coronavirus drag the global economy?

It’s been just over two months since symptoms of the deadly coronavirus were first reported in Wuhan, China. Yesterday, the death toll exceeded 1,000. Two-thirds of international flights from China have been cancelled. Chinese citizens are experiencing a wave of racism, just as they did during the SARS outbreak. Chinese

Poll: Canadians Wisely Choose Survival Over Economic Prosperity

As we continue to hurtle towards a future in which the world is on fire, and people are on fire, and there isn’t enough water to put out all the fires, Canadians are starting to realize that maybe we should do something about it. Even if it means a decline

Canada’s Economy is the Most Uncompetitive in More Than 20 Years

If all you knew about our economy derived from soundbites by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, you’d think we’re living in a utopia. But such is not reality, and Canada’s economy is, in fact, a little shaky. According to the latest IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, Canada’s economy placed 13th out of

International Study Says Canada is Most at Risk of a Banking Crisis

While everything may appear to be going swimmingly for the Canadian economy, there could be peril on the horizon. According to early-warning indicators compiled by the Switzerland-based Bank for International Settlements, Canada is one of three economies – including China and Hong Kong – most at risk of a banking