E487 – Current & Critical – Charles St-Arnaud, Tariffs, Trade, and Alberta: What Lies Ahead
“Uncertainty might be the slow killer for the economy. The longer it lasts, that is going to drive us into a recession.”
The Canadian economy is at an inflection point. Productivity is declining. Business investment is stagnating. The housing crisis results from decades of economic decisions catching up with us, impacting affordability. So what happens next? Charles breaks down the significant shifts shaping Alberta’s and Canada’s economies. He also explores why Canada struggles with business investment, the long-term impact of tariff uncertainty, and how Alberta’s economic diversification efforts are unfolding post-oil boom. Finally, he touches on why failing fast isn’t a bad thing, why the U.S. is pulling investment away from Canada, and what businesses need to consider when planning for the future. If you’re trying to make sense of today’s economy and what’s coming next, this episode delivers the insights you need.