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Jul 2023
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Canadians may need to brace for another ...

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July 7, 2023 - Canada's job market once again goes on a hiring spree, defying expectations. Will that prompt the Bank of Canada to tighten the screws once again? Power and Politics asks CBC Senior Business Correspondent Peter Armstrong. Plus, we speak with Ontario Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli about why Ontario agreed to put billions of dollars mo ... Show More
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