Canada’s economic growth has fired on all cylinders following pandemic shutdowns, but a historic labour squeeze, soaring food and energy prices, and rising interest rates are now starting to close in. These pressures will likely push the economy into a moderate recession in 2023. But have no fear, Carla is here to explain the economic cycle and how a downturn eventually shifts to an upturn. This week, Carla focuses on the term "recession"; what it means, what causes it, and what ends it. 

Today’s topics include: 

• The definition of GDP and how it is used to assess the size and state of a country's economy 
  
• The factors that come into play when understanding how we end up in a recession 
  
• Things that push us into a recession cycle   
  
• The meaning and impact of inflation on the economy 
  

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