Marc Lee
@marclee
Economist, talking head, Vancouver.
A little perspective on the stock market. 4-5% drop in a day is a big deal but check out the five-year timeframe
I keep staring at this figure from the BC Real Estate Association. We have a ton of new housing supply under construction and about to hit the market just as we cut net immigration to near zero. Is Toronto's crashing condo market a preview of our future?
The asking price for Taylor Swift tickets on Stubhub. For a grand you can get "obstructed" seats behind the stage
A couple figures on Canadian trade in light of the proposed Trump tariffs. Canada's overall trade has been fairly balanced in recent years, and was in deficit for more than a decade before 2020. Canada runs a large merchandise trade surplus with the US.
Post you from a different era. Me @ 27, with my mum, about to get married, and a few months before starting at CCPA.
RIP John Horgan. A smart and charismatic "retail" politician who understood the challenges facing working people and the resource sector. One of BC's best-ever premiers and communicators. He will be missed. Condolences to Ellie and his family.