Could a post-pandemic Canada lead to another Roaring '20s?

The roaring 20s swept across America after the deadly 1918 flu pandemic – the similarities then and now are striking.

Technological advances were drastically changing people's lives, the stock market was soaring and people were ready to cut-loose and spend money.

Canadians have been saving like never before. Collectively we've stockpiled $200 billion's worth with a lot of that finding its way into the stock market and to pay down debt or to renovate or buy homes, but economists estimate there's over $100 billion just waiting to be spent.

But supply chain experts say headaches are in store. A flurry of shoppers may mean shortages and economists warn if shoppers are spooked by higher prices they may rush out to buy goods before prices skyrocket, creating shortages and stoking inflation.

Anne Gaviola reports.

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