Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1528 - The Silent Threat to Canada’s Economy with Mario Lefebvre

Brian Crombie is joined by Mario Lefebvre, one of Canada’s most experienced economists, for a candid discussion on the biggest risk to Canada’s economic future — and it isn’t tariffs. With 35 years of experience, including senior roles at the Bank of Canada, Conference Board of Canada, Ivanhoé Cambridge, and now Aviseo Conseil, Mario explains how low productivity, weak business investment, and an uncompetitive tax environment are quietly undermining Canada’s economy more than trade disputes or deficits. In this episode, they explore:🔹 Why Canada’s investment levels lag behind the U.S.🔹 How weak productivity limits global competitiveness🔹 How a low dollar has masked structural problems🔹 The real role of taxes, infrastructure, and capital spending🔹 Whether Canada still has the fiscal and political capacity to address these issues A timely, in-depth conversation about growth, competitiveness, and Canada’s place in a changing global economy.