Now this is about politics and Canada

[67mike]

In 2025, the Canadian economy is expected to experience a slowdown, with GDP growth projected to be around 1.7%. This growth is expected to be less than in 2024, and some analysts predict a recession or a period of economic downturn. Key factors influencing this outlook include uncertainty around U.S. trade policies, potential impacts of tariffs, and slower immigration and labor force growth.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Factors impacting the Canadian economy in 2025:

• U.S. Trade Policies:
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  The lack of clarity regarding U.S. trade policies, particularly tariffs, is creating uncertainty and delaying investment decisions in Canada.
  • Reduced Investment and Spending:
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    Businesses are hesitant to invest and consumers are likely to reduce spending due to concerns about potential trade disruptions and slower economic growth.
  • Inflation:
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    Inflation is expected to remain above the Bank of Canada's target of 2% due to the impact of tariffs and a weaker loonie, potentially limiting the Bank's ability to cut interest rates further.
  • Labor Market:
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    Slower immigration and weaker hiring expectations could lead to a higher unemployment rate, with some projections suggesting it will average between 6.6% and 7.0% throughout 2025.
  • Energy Exports:
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    Increased energy exports and natural gas production are expected to provide some support for the economy, particularly in the resource sector.
  • Bank of Canada's Response:
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    The Bank of Canada is expected to continue cutting interest rates, potentially reaching 2.00% by the end of 2025, to address concerns about the rising unemployment rate.
  • Population Growth:
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    Lower immigration targets could negatively impact population growth, particularly in provinces like British Columbia that rely heavily on international migration.
  • Potential Recession:
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    Some analysts predict a recession or a period of significant economic slowdown in Canada, with some even suggesting a 1.3% peak-to-trough drop in GDP between the second quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.

Overall, the Canadian economy is facing a challenging environment in 2025, with uncertainty around U.S. trade policies, slower growth, and potential inflationary pressures creating significant headwinds. While some sectors, like energy, are expected to see growth, overall economic activity is projected to decelerate. The Bank of Canada is expected to continue easing monetary policy, but the extent to which this can offset the negative impacts of trade disruptions remains to be seen.

And what us the US economy doing???

 

[rsm]

And what us the US economy doing???

try the internet, it's full of all kinds of data, information and search tools...even has AI now. so simple, even a Canadian leftist can use it.

the US economy is winning compared to Canada. Looking forward to congratulating Alberta when they vote for their independence, we can negotiate fair trade agreements and more with them vs leftist globalists in Ottawa.

The US will help you get to your third-world future even faster, at least in eastern Canadastan.

Trump trolling Carney is entertaining, wondering if he'll burst into tears in public like your former politburo chairwoman Justine Castro.

 

[The Blazing Saddle]

NO!

 

[rsm]

your move people of Alberta; choose wisely

 

[rsm]

The constitution says they can, but they never will.

Quebec has voted on it several times, and come very close (within 50,000 votes), but they still haven't been willing to pull the trigger. If Quebec can't decide to leave, Alberta certainly won't.

Any province that tries to leave is a traitor that deserves an ass whomping, just like the confederacy.

BC would never in a billion years leave. BC is the most liberal and anti-American province in the federation.

never say never. Alberta should negotiate a defense treaty with the US before the referendum; this way if they vote to secede, the US military will make sure it goes smoothly.

Alberta, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories would be enough for me.

 

[67mike]

try the internet, it's full of all kinds of data, information and search tools...even has AI now. so simple, even a Canadian leftist can use it.

the US economy is winning compared to Canada. Looking forward to congratulating Alberta when they vote for their independence, we can negotiate fair trade agreements and more with them vs leftist globalists in Ottawa.

The US will help you get to your third-world future even faster, at least in eastern Canadastan.

Trump trolling Carney is entertaining, wondering if he'll burst into tears in public like your former politburo chairwoman Justine Castro.

I don't care about the US, so why would I bother?

Trump and Carney are two peas in a pod, you cannot understand that, but you will.....lol

 

[rsm]

I don't care about the US, so why would I bother?

Trump and Carney are two peas in a pod, you cannot understand that, but you will.....lol


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yet here you are commenting about the US, since you care so little about the US?

well you may not realize the extent that the US controls your country's future.

let's see how long Canada lasts with reciprocal tariffs, before begging China for help.

The Republic of Alberta has a nice ring to it.

Little impotent powerless countries acting tough are always amusing.

 

[rsm]

 

[GreatRedDragon]

never say never. Alberta should negotiate a defense treaty with the US before the referendum; this way if they vote to secede, the US military will make sure it goes smoothly.

Alberta, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories would be enough for me.

There's too much red tape. Even if they get enough signatures to put the referendum to a vote, it still has to pass. And even then the First Nations will fight it every step of the way, their treaties are with the Crown not the Province and Alberta doesn't have the authority to break it. The Premier is just playing lip service to the disgruntled Conservatives.

Quebec has been at this game far longer and has a much stronger push to secede.

 

[rsm]

There's too much red tape. Even if they get enough signatures to put the referendum to a vote, it still has to pass. And even then the First Nations will fight it every step of the way, their treaties are with the Crown not the Province and Alberta doesn't have the authority to break it. The Premier is just playing lip service to the disgruntled Conservatives.

Quebec has been at this game far longer and has a much stronger push to secede.

Let's see what Alberta does, and what assistance the US will provide. As far as I know, the US was always indifferent about Quebec staying or seceding.

Alberta is different. The time is different. It's up to the people of Alberta; let's see if they have the will, courage and strength to vote secession or not.

 

[67mike]

Let's see what Alberta does, and what assistance the US will provide. As far as I know, the US was always indifferent about Quebec staying or seceding.

Alberta is different. The time is different. It's up to the people of Alberta; let's see if they have the will, courage and strength to vote secession or not.

Please take Quebec and it's retards.....give us Minnesota and it's retards.

 

[rsm]

Please take Quebec and it's retards.....give us Minnesota and it's retards.

we'll give you coastal Californians, Oregonians, and Washingtonians (the people), and keep the land.

 

[Floyd Eye]

So the new Canadian PM who won by claiming he would take on Trump just spent a day in the Oval Office kissing Trump’s ass.

 

[rsm]

Government ruling parasites laundering Canadian tax dolllars to enrich themselves and their friends, with Carney part of it. Too bad no one in Canada cares about it enough to do something about it.


How dare a reporting question his authority and behavior! Carney is above the law!

 

[67mike]

we'll give you coastal Californians, Oregonians, and Washingtonians (the people), and keep the land.

We will give you this:

 

[rsm]

 

[67mike]

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[GreatRedDragon]

Speaking seriously for a moment...

As a Canadian, I truly hope Trump's tariffs work out for you guys. I'm disappointed that he feels the trade between our countries is unfair, but I can't begrudge a man for doing what he thinks is best for his country, and I hope America is able to rise to the challenge, tough out the transition back into domestic manufacture, and everyone is able to live out the American Dream.

Personally, I feel the issues we have here at home are more pressing than our trade war with the US. Trudeau left us with a big fat flaming shitbag on the front porch, and I hope Carney can right the ship. I'm a reasonably successful working class man in my 30s, and thanks to foreign investors (fuck China) and uncontrolled, corrupt immigration (fuck India), I can barely afford to rent a shitty apartment. Doubling my income would put me in range of being able to buy a shitty apartment. Trump didn't do that to me, Trudeau did.

The last few months have - hopefully - been a serious wakeup call to the nation about having too many eggs in one basket.

 

[rsm]

Speaking seriously for a moment...

As a Canadian, I truly hope Trump's tariffs work out for you guys. I'm disappointed that he feels the trade between our countries is unfair, but I can't begrudge a man for doing what he thinks is best for his country, and I hope America is able to rise to the challenge, tough out the transition back into domestic manufacture, and everyone is able to live out the American Dream.

Personally, I feel the issues we have here at home are more pressing than our trade war with the US. Trudeau left us with a big fat flaming shitbag on the front porch, and I hope Carney can right the ship. I'm a reasonably successful working class man in my 30s, and thanks to foreign investors (fuck China) and uncontrolled, corrupt immigration (fuck India), I can barely afford to rent a shitty apartment. Doubling my income would put me in range of being able to buy a shitty apartment. Trump didn't do that to me, Trudeau did.

The last few months have - hopefully - been a serious wakeup call to the nation about having too many eggs in one basket.

I think Canada is on the globalist path to self-destruction, much like we were since the obamanation, if not earlier; and like the UK, France, Germany and many in the EU, who are being invaded and slowly conquered by islam.

demoncrat leftists will do anything to stop Trump and regain power in the midterms, that's under 2 years away. Not much time to undo decades of our ruling parasites destroying our manufacturing base and middle class.

I am optimistic, if Trump can stabilize the markets, unemployment, continue to increase reinvestment in US-based industry, eliminate waste, fraud and corruption of our tax revenue, eliminate Fed income tax on those under $200K or at least $150K, eliminate income tax on social security income, etc., he will win the midterms.

 

[Monkey Man]

Speaking seriously for a moment...

As a Canadian, I truly hope Trump's tariffs work out for you guys. I'm disappointed that he feels the trade between our countries is unfair, but I can't begrudge a man for doing what he thinks is best for his country, and I hope America is able to rise to the challenge, tough out the transition back into domestic manufacture, and everyone is able to live out the American Dream.

I like the sentiment; well-done man.

As for the "more-pressing" issues you guys face at home, I hope for your sakes that it doesn't turn out to be a "look over there" fest for the next few years. The airtime anti-Trump propaganda / hyperbole and indeed facts could chew up instead could be mind-boggling. IMHO.

Fingers crossed for you...