This is the thirteenth episode of The Hub's biweekly series featuring Sean Speer in conversation with awardwinning journalist and bestselling author Amanda Lang. The two discuss a recent string of economic data releases—including GDP figures, consumer confidence numbers, and bank earnings—and what they tell us about the state of Canada's economy.

The Hub Dialogues feature The Hub's editoratlarge, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad. This episode is generously supported by the Linda Frum and Howard Sokolowski Charitable Foundation.

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