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Canadian GDP fell 0.1% in July, rise estimated for AugustThe initial estimate put total Canada economic activity in July about two per cent below pre-pandemic levels recorded in February 2020.EconomyOct 1
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Retail sales expected to rebound after falling in early summer: StatCanStatistics Canada says retail sales dropped 0.6 per cent in July as sales at supermarkets and grocery stores fell with more people returning to restaurants and patios.EconomySep 23
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Canadian economy grew in second quarter, early StatCan estimates showThe economy appears to have grown in the second quarter of the year despite two months of setbacks, Statistics Canada says.EconomyJul 30
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Hard-hit Canadian businesses call for extensions as COVID-19 aid programs wind downAs the Canadian economy gradually reopens, the government is winding down their COVID-19 aid programs.MoneyJul 23
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Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate on hold at 0.25%The key interest rate target has been on hold at 0.25 per cent since the onset of the pandemic last year.EconomyJun 9
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Canadian economy lost 68,000 jobs in May as COVID-19 lockdowns continuedThe unemployment rate was 8.2 per cent in May, up from 8.1 per cent for April.EconomyJun 4
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Canada’s economy could grow by 6.1% this year as COVID-19 restrictions ease: OECDThe OECD says it now expects the Canadian economy to grow by 6.1 per cent this year, up from an estimate for growth of 4.7 per cent in March.EconomyMay 31
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Canada lost 207,000 jobs in April amid renewed COVID-19 restrictionsIn March, the economy outpaced expectations and added 303,000 jobs as restrictions rolled back.EconomyMay 7
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‘Political football’: Freeland pushes Tories to pass COVID-19 relief bill quicklyIn the letter, the deputy prime mininster accuses the Tories of having dragged their feet on the proposed legislation for no good reason -- and to the detriment of Canadians.CanadaFeb 16
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