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How is the economy shaping up for 2025?

The Bay Street Financial District is shown with the Canadian flag in Toronto on Aug. 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

By Analysis by The Big Story podcast

Posted Dec 20, 2024 07:26:15 AM.

We’re looking into our crystal ball here at The Big Story and looking at some of the economic trends, both positive and negative, that will dominate in Canada in 2025.

Host Kris McCusker speaks to two writers at NerdWallet Canada about what they’re watching going forward and how Canadians can put themselves in the best position to thrive next year.

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