Jordan Press, The Canadian Press

Extra weeks to be added to Covid-19 benefits for workers and parents

The federal government is extending the eligibility periods for the CRB, CRCB and EI

• February 19, 2021 February 19, 2021
• 15:01

Annual inflation rate climbs to 1% in January

Gas prices drove the increase

• February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021
• 12:13

‘Digital loonie’ should come from BoC, not private sector, deputy says

Only a central bank can guarantee privacy rights and universal access, Timothy Lane said in a speech

• February 10, 2021 February 10, 2021
• 12:47

Economy grew 0.4% in October

The result offers a glimmer of hope for 2021

Annual pace of inflation climbs to 1% in November, StatsCan says

Home prices and rent drove the increase

• December 16, 2020 December 16, 2020
• 10:03

Canada must fight to retain talent after Biden enters White House, Macklem says

Protectionist policies and attitudes toward U.S. President Donald Trump helped Canada land global talent

• December 15, 2020 December 15, 2020
• 15:16

BoC warns of bumpy economic start to 2021 as it keeps key rate on hold

The central bank plans to continue buying about $4 billion in bonds per week

• December 9, 2020 December 9, 2020
• 10:31

Deficit closes in on $400 billion: fall economic statement

Liberals detail more spending to come in today's fiscal update

• November 30, 2020 December 1, 2020
• 16:26

Macklem defends bond buying program

BoC governor says program is about lowering rates not financing feds

• November 27, 2020 November 27, 2020
• 10:19

Provinces push for delay in planned CPP premium bump

A number of provincial finance ministers have asked for a pause, based on pandemic pressures

• November 26, 2020 November 26, 2020
• 15:41