KPMG Any Given Quarter https://kpmganygivenquarter.podbean.com Economic headlines move fast, but not every signal matters. Hosted by Ali Jaffery, Partner and Chief Economist at KPMG Canada, this podcast helps business leaders cut through the noise and focus on the economic developments shaping decisions today and in the quarters ahead. Each episode explores key trends, what to watch next, and the insights leaders need to navigate uncertainty with confidence.

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:59:04 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en ca Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of KPMG LLP. Business 1440 episodic KPMG Canada KPMG Canada No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22412014/Ali_Podcast_Thumnailbjn0l.png KPMG Any Given Quarter https://kpmganygivenquarter.podbean.com 144 144 CUSMA endgame: a whimper, not a bang CUSMA endgame: a whimper, not a bang https://kpmganygivenquarter.podbean.com/e/cusma-endgame-a-whimper-not-a-bang/ https://kpmganygivenquarter.podbean.com/e/cusma-endgame-a-whimper-not-a-bang/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:59:04 -0400 kpmganygivenquarter.podbean.com/a0f5b684-f053-39f4-b6cf-4af716e664e3 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> KPMG Canada false No 2211 1 3 full Hold the line: Rhys Mendes on rates, risk, and the economy Hold the line: Rhys Mendes on rates, risk, and the economy https://kpmganygivenquarter.podbean.com/e/hold-the-line-rhys-mendes-on-rates-risk-and-the-economy/ https://kpmganygivenquarter.podbean.com/e/hold-the-line-rhys-mendes-on-rates-risk-and-the-economy/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:22:42 -0400 kpmganygivenquarter.podbean.com/4a60ebdf-09b0-332f-bae9-a226cd791db6 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.

]]> 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 Canada false No 1825 1 2 full A lot can change in Any Given Quarter A lot can change in Any Given Quarter https://kpmganygivenquarter.podbean.com/e/a-lot-can-change-in-any-given-quarter/ https://kpmganygivenquarter.podbean.com/e/a-lot-can-change-in-any-given-quarter/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:09:58 -0400 kpmganygivenquarter.podbean.com/d149030e-cc7d-338e-8c8a-5ccfc6ce500a 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. 

]]> 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. 

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