The Globe and Mail: No, artificial intelligence isn’t coming for your jobs – but that’s not a good thing

With record high inflation and rising inflation rates, economist Stephen Tapp isn’t anticipating a painless solution to 2023’s likely recession.

The annual rate of inflation across the country eased half a percentage point in January, an unexpected drop that could mark a “pleasant surprise” for consumers and the Bank of Canada alike.

We shouldn’t overreact to one month of data, but it’s now clear that momentum in Canada’s labour market has faded since January’s blockbuster hiring binge. Will today’s release mark a turning point, when the strong-and-long run for Canada’s labour market finally came to an end?”