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    "has climbed back to levels not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic",
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  "textContent": "Canada’s economic policy uncertainty index has climbed back to levels not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic, a sign that a more volatile period may be taking hold. Income inequality hit a record high last year, and youth unemployment reached 14.6 per cent in September 2025, its highest point since 2010, excluding the pandemic. Read More",
  "title": "Dave: How to recession‑proof your finances in turbulent times",
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