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Jun 1, 2026
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As Conservatives seize on signs of recession, economists say not so fast
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As Conservatives seize on signs of recession, economists say not so fast
MARK RENDELL
ECONOMICS REPORTER
MARIEKE WALSH
SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER
TORONTO, OTTAWA
PUBLISHED MAY 31, 2026
UPDATED JUNE 1, 2026
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Pierre Poilievre speaking on Parliament Hill on Friday. The Conservative Party Leader sent a letter to Carney on Sunday demanding an emergency debate in Parliament on what he called the 'Liberal recession.'
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