# Why the Canadian economy will be okay

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Podcast: [Wonk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wonk-6705242)
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

One of the dangerous things about constantly talking about the challenges that our economy faces is losing the sense of urgency that it needs. With the new fiscal update under our belts, and plenty of uncertainty in the weeks and months ahead, host Amanda Lang checks in with one of Canada’s top economists, Frances Donald, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at RBC.

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