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Canada’s recession will hit earlier, harder and last longer than expected. The Star talked to economists to find out who is most at risk

Alan Liu is in the fight of his life.

The pandemic thrust two brutal years on his once-thriving downtown Thai restaurants. Now, hope for a successful recovery is fading, and like so many small business owners in Toronto, Liu sees nothing but more turmoil ahead.

“We’re still in the throes of an economic comeback from COVID,” Liu said. “But we keep getting hit repeatedly. It’s just one thing after another.”

It’s the Star so Blackie holds no blame.

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