Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast KPMG Any Given Quarter
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| The boardroom view: Benjie Thomas on what's keeping CEOs up at night | 20 Oct 2026 | 00:24:08 | |
What are Canadian CEOs focused on right now? Ali Jaffery sits down with Benjie Thomas, CEO of KPMG Canada, to discuss the findings from this year's CEO Outlook and the opportunities, risks and strategic decisions shaping Canada's business landscape. More CEO Outlook insights here: https://kpmg.com/ca/en/insights/2026/10/growth-from-the-inside-out.html | |||
| Benjamin Tal on Canada's population reset and the future of housing | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:23:25 | |
Ali Jaffery sits down with Benjamin Tal, CIBC Deputy Chief Economist to unpack the great population reset underway in Canada. From immigration targets and housing demand to the future of the condo market and the outlook for economic growth, Benjamin explains why the next few years could look very different from the last few. Plus, why he believes the housing market is changing for good, what's replacing the investor-driven condo boom, and a few thoughts on Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto.
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| The balancing act: Inflation risks, trade pressures and growth ahead | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:47:41 | |
Ali Jaffery sits down with Paul Beaudry, Professor, The Vancouver School of Economics, UBC, to discuss the forces shaping Canada’s economic outlook. From a more hawkish Bank of Canada to escalating trade tensions and tariffs, they unpack the trade-offs facing policymakers, businesses and households. Plus, they examine fiscal policy and what global markets may be signaling about what comes next.
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| Shock after shock: The U.S. economy, the Fed and what's next | 05 Aug 2026 | 00:42:44 | |
The U.S. economy continues to defy expectations, but for how long? In this episode, KPMG Canada's Chief Economist and Partner, Ali Jaffery, sits down with Diane Swonk, Chief Economist at KPMG US, to discuss the forces shaping the U.S. outlook, from AI-driven growth and persistent inflation to Federal Reserve policy and the future of CUSMA. Together, they explore why today's economy is being shaped by shock after shock, and what businesses and investors should be watching next.
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| CUSMA endgame: A whimper, not a bang | 15 Jul 2026 | 00:36:51 | |
Where does Canada go from here? From tariff timelines and geopolitical tensions to business investment decisions and the possible endgame for the negotiations. KPMG Canada’s Chief Economist Ali Jaffery, is joined by two KPMG colleagues, Joy Nott, Partner, Trade & Customs, and Lachlan Wolfers, National Leader, KPMG Law, exploring the future of CUSMA, Canada’s negotiating strategy, and the forces shaping the next chapter of Canada and USA trade relations.
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| Hold the line: Rhys Mendes on rates, risk, and the economy | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:30:25 | |
Canada's economy is holding steady, but for how long? In this kickoff episode, KPMG Canada's Chief Economist and Partner, Ali Jaffery, sits down with former Bank of Canada Deputy Governor, Rhys Mendes, to discuss inflation, interest rates, labour markets, U.S. policy risks, CUSMA uncertainty, and Canada's growth agenda. Drawing on more than 20 years at the Bank of Canada, Rhys offers an insider's perspective on the challenges facing policymakers and why patience may be the winning strategy for now.
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| A lot can change in Any Given Quarter | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:00:47 | |
KPMG Any Given Quarter is a podcast hosted by Ali Jaffery, Partner and Chief Economist at KPMG Canada. Each episode explores the economic forces shaping business today, offering timely analysis, market insights, and practical perspectives to help leaders navigate uncertainty and prepare for what’s next.
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