the weekly rennie bulletin: The Latest Canadian Economic Initiatives - April 24, 2020
Apr 24, 2020
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The rennie intelligence teamis as committed as ever to keeping you informed of how our evolving context is impacting our economy. With this in mind, the team is now publishing a weekly summary every Friday outlining the latest policy changes, financial market interventions, and other relevant actions aimed at supporting Canadians during these uncertain times.In this week's issue:This past week, important changes were made by BC's provincial government to the Real Estate Development Marketing Act. Additionally, the federal government announced a number of financial measures to support students, along with subsidies for commercial property owners and new money for vaccine testing.Our rennie intelligence team comprises our in-house demographer, senior economist, and market analysts. Together, they empower individuals, organizations, and institutions with data-driven market insight and analysis. Experts in urban land economics, community planning, shifting demographics, and real estate trends, their strategic research supports a comprehensive advisory service offering and forms the basis of frequent reports and public presentations. Their thoughtful and objective approach truly embodies the core values of rennie.
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