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Recent surveys suggest Canadians are dissatisfied with the direction of the economy. (Shutterstock)

10 reasons why Canadians are still dissatisfied with the economy, despite the upswing

There are a number of reasons why there’s such a significant gap between aggregate economic numbers and the perceptions of everyday people.
While the current episode of inflation has created challenges for many, this is not the first time Canada has gone through such an experience. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Here’s what we can learn from Canada’s response to inflation in the 1980s and 1990s

The real question in the minds of many economists is what the trend in inflation will be going forward, and when interest rates will begin to fall and bring relief to Canadians.
Poverty reduction has the potential to initiate a beneficial cascade that would improve the lives of children and youth. (Shutterstock)

Child poverty is on the rise in Canada, putting over 1 million kids at risk of life-long negative effects

Over one million Canadian children live in poverty. Child poverty is a pernicious childhood adversity that has detrimental long-term impacts on health, development and well-being throughout life.

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