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    Kevin Carmichael

    Economics Columnist & Editor-at-Large
    Kevin Carmichael has spent more than two decades writing about economics, business and finance for outlets including Bloomberg News, The Globe and Mail and the Financial Post, where he also served as editor-in-chief. His journalism has been honoured by the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing and the National Magazine Awards. He has worked as a correspondent in Ottawa, Washington, D.C., and Mumbai, and now lives in Montreal.
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    Articles by Kevin Carmichael

    Briefing

    Canadian labour productivity plunged in the third quarter

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/canadian-labour-productivity-plunged-in-the-third-quarter/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Dec 4, 2024

    Carmichael: Parliamentary shenanigans matter to the economy

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/kevin-carmichael-parliamentary-shenanigans-economy/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Nov 30, 2024

    Look no further than the plight of Canadian fintechs.

    A shot taken from the backbenches of the House of Commons showing Chrystia Freeland theatrically raising both hands and furrowing her brow in puzzlement. She is wearing a black suit jacket with shiny, gold-coloured buttons.

    Carmichael: The first thing to do about Trump’s tariff threat

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/trump-tariff-canada-response-plan/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Nov 27, 2024

    Trump’s 25 per cent levy would hit the Canadian economy hard. But there are reasons to avoid all-out panic.

    Donald Trump in a suit with a red tie stands in front of a row of American flags and points in the distance

    Carmichael: With $200 ‘tax rebate,’ Ontario presses its fiscal advantage

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/kevin-carmichael-peter-bethlenfalvy-tax-rebate-ontario-fiscal-advantage/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Nov 23, 2024

    Handing out $3B in windfall payments might be bad economic policy, but how do you measure the value of political stability?

    Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy in a suit sitting on a grey couch against a plain background.

    Briefing

    Higher gasoline prices stoke inflation back to Bank of Canada’s target

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/higher-gasoline-prices-stoke-inflation-back-to-bank-of-canadas-target/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Nov 19, 2024

    Negative self-talk masks the real issues with Canada’s economy

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/kevin-carmichael-canada-economy-real-issues/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Nov 16, 2024

    Maybe the vibecession narrative was too glib. That doesn’t mean it was altogether wrong.

    Carmichael: ‘Tariff Man’ returns, but let’s not panic

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/kevin-carmichael-donald-trump-tariff-man-canada-post-economic-disruption/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Nov 9, 2024

    It is within Canada’s power to fortify itself against post-Trump economic disruption.

    A close-up of Donald Trump leaning toward Justin Trudeau to share a private word amid a crowd of other NATO leaders. Trump's eyes are cast down as he speaks, while Trudeau is wearing a half-smile.

    Briefing

    Hiring stalled in October, as Canadian employers remain burdened by higher interest rates

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/hiring-stalled-in-october-as-canadian-employers-remain-burdened-by-higher-interest-rates/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Nov 8, 2024

    Briefing

    BoC debated whether half-point cut would be seen as sign of ‘trouble’

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/boc-debated-whether-half-point-cut-would-be-seen-as-sign-of-trouble/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Nov 5, 2024

    Carmichael: How to build an anti-fragile economy

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/kevin-carmichael-pierre-poilievre-axe-carbon-tax/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Nov 2, 2024

    The chaos of recent years could now be the norm. Canada needs a new approach.

    Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre standing behind a lectern with signs advocating for axing the sales tax on homes.

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