KPMG Any Given Quarter

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. 
 
French transcript available here. 

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.
 
French transcript available here.

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.
 
French transcript available here.