Posts Featuring Brian DePratto

Canada’s trade deficit widens. But can a rebound be near?

Canada’s trade deficit widened amid COVID-19, sending exports and imports well below pre-pandemic levels. Anthony Okolie speaks with Brian DePratto, Senior Economist, TD Bank, about some positive trends in Canada’s merchandise trade balance, and whether those trends are sustainable.

August 18, 2020

Economy / Canada / International

Winners and losers from shifting Canadian consumer trends

Consumer spending trends in North America seem to have taken a turn for the better with some sectors thriving more than others. Anthony Okolie speaks with Brian DePratto, Senior Economist, TD Bank, about the rebound in consumer spending, and whether those trends are sustainable.

July 27, 2020

Economy / Canada / News / Big Picture

Canada bounces back with 1 million jobs. But still a long way to go

The Canadian economy added almost 1 million jobs in June. But is this bounce-back temporary? Anthony Okolie speaks with Brian DePratto, Senior Economist, TD Bank, about the pace of the economic recovery as well as the state of business investment and consumer sentiment.

July 10, 2020

Canada / Big Picture