Fewer jobs may be created than the feds forecasted
Overall economic activity was about 2% below the levels seen pre-pandemic in February 2020
Feds want to work on housing with lower levels of government, the finance minister said
Gas prices drove the increase
The central bank raised its prediction for growth this year to 6.5%
Consumers intend to spend some of the billions in savings built up during the pandemic
Notable jobs gains were seen in retail, health care, construction and educational services
Gas prices drove the increase
Canadians accumulated an average of $5,800 in extra savings in the last year
Inflation likely won't hit its 2% target until 2023, the central bank said