Just Good Business Podcast: Chief Economist Douglas Porter Discusses Canadian Economy- Trade War, Inflation, and Economic Outlook

Just Good Business Podcast: Chief Economist Douglas Porter Discusses Canadian Economy- Trade War, Inflation, and Economic Outlook

May 06, 2025 By: Al Grego Calculating time...
Al welcomes Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at the Bank of Montreal, to the podcast to discuss Canada’s current economic landscape. They delve into topics such as Canada's economic performance in the first quarter of 2025 and the effects of trade wars with the U.S. on Canadian businesses and consumers.
 
Porter shares valuable advice for small business owners and entrepreneurs navigating this uncertain economic climate. He also offers his perspectives on the 'Buy Canadian' movement and inter-provincial trade barriers, and what they could mean for the economy.
 
To lighten the mood, Sean McCormick, VP of Business Development at Moneris Data Services, joins Al to share early consumer spending data from this year’s NHL Playoffs.

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Al Grego is the producer and host of the multi-award-winning Yes, We Are Open and Just Good Business podcasts for Moneris. His interests outside of work include podcasting, blogging, and music.

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