Economic pressures highlighted in Brandon
Canada has weathered significant economic turbulence over the past five years, and the next five may prove just as challenging. That was the message from Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers as she addressed the Brandon Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. She pointed to the wars in Ukraine and Iran as major global pressures that have made it difficult to keep the key interest rate at 2% for more than two years.
Focus on small and medium‑sized businesses
The luncheon drew a packed crowd at the Victoria Inn, with many attendees representing Brandon’s small and medium‑sized business community. When Chamber President Jennifer Ludwig asked how operators can maintain momentum in uncertain times, Rogers urged businesses to continue investing in themselves—whether through staff development, equipment upgrades, or other improvements that support long‑term growth.
Listening tour stops in Westman
Rogers and her team are also on a cross‑country listening tour. Their Brandon stop included visits to local farms, Behlen Industries, and meetings with business and community leaders to hear firsthand how economic conditions are affecting the region.
