Cell service prices are indeed down a ton — in large part, because of how Statscan measures them.

Yes, you can find good promo deals out there and data plans are way better (ie. cheaper per gigabyte).

But your own bill might look largely the same. theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…

Much better gambler than Ippei, for what it's worth.

Two of the headings in the federal budget (out of hundreds):

'Aligning Immigration With Housing Capacity'

'Stabilizing International Student Intake to Alleviate Housing Pressures'

Such a big change in rhetoric from Ottawa, compared to a year ago.

Jerome Powell is talking about great Canadian comedians. 'Send more. We can't get enough.' Ok!

I wouldn't say this is hovering.

This is disinflation where the BoC wants to see it.

Macklem: 'We are seeing what we need to see, but we need to see it for longer.'

Today's inflation report seems to qualify. 📉

New: Ottawa focuses on French-speaking economic immigrants – and often bypasses stronger candidates theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…

Huge move + a big reason why apartment construction started to crater decades ago.

tired: Bill Simmons' million-dollar picks.

wired:

Tiff Macklem on the potential for a June rate cut: “Yes, it’s within the realm of possibilities.”

Wild stuff in the Canadian labour market:

The plunge in youth employment rates over the past year is now approaching Great Recession levels.

Meanwhile, core-age (25-54) emp rates have slumped a bit, but are still relatively elevated.

I’ve written about banana prices. I’ve written about cheese imports. I’ve written about maple syrup exports.

Now: lobster prices. 🦞theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…

New: RBC says the housing crisis could hit 'even more alarming levels' without major policy changes. It projects we need to complete 320K housing units a year, from now until 2030, simply to meet new demand. theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…

Ontario outflows by destination

'It’s telling that the people who wear menswear the best right now are, like, Ayo Edibiri and Chinatown grandpas.' deezlinks.com/p/menswear-is-…