Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist, CIBC World Markets Inc. addresses how the
Canadian economy performed in 2012, and provides his prognosis for 2013. He also discusses the greatest threats to Canada’s economy this year.

Craig Alexander, senior vice-president and chief economist, TD Bank Financial Group discusses Canada’s economic performance in the global economy, and the role real estate has played in the country’s recovery from the recent recession. He also provides his forecast for the Canadian economy this year as well as which provinces will fair the best.