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Canada’s uneven recovery from the pandemic has been dubbed as “K-shaped,” implying a two-speed economy – the underperformers and the rest. Anthony Okolie speaks with Sri Thanabalasingam, Senior Economist, TD Bank, about whether the gap between the leaders and the laggards will narrow in 2021.

After nearly sixty years with little deviation, the gap between spending and income widened to historical levels in 2020 due to the pandemic and the extraordinary government response. Anthony Okolie talks with Sri Thanabalasingam, Senior Economist, TD Bank, about whether households will spend more of their savings in 2021. 

Unable to stray too far from home, Canadians have splurged to upgrade their homes. Anthony Okolie talks with Sri Thanabalasingam, Senior Economist, TD Bank, about the factors driving home renovation expenditures and the path ahead for spending growth in Canada.

Canada’s job growth unexpectedly picked up steam in September.  Anthony Okolie talks with Sri Thanabalasingam, Senior Economist, TD Bank, about the positive job momentum, the factors behind the job gain, and what it could mean for the economic recovery. 

Ottawa unveiled its roadmap to battle COVID-19, pledging to do “whatever it takes” to support the economy through the pandemic. Anthony Okolie talks with Sri Thanabalasingam, Senior Economist, TD Bank, about the potential impact of the plan.

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