But Statistics Canada's flash estimate for May points to growth.

Premier Dwight Ball said the province needs federal help to prevent industrial collapse.

Justin Trudeau was asked if the idea would work in Canada, especially now that many businesses are reopening with shorter hours due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. 

Fitch Ratings stripped Canada of its triple-A credit rating on Wednesday over what it called "the deterioration of Canada's public finances" due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It's the worst showing since 2009, but the data is better than economists expected.

Western Canadian producers are moving to restore some oil production as crude prices rise with demand thanks to the gradual opening of the world economy and OPEC and Russian output cuts.

The program will place limits on dividends, share buy-backs and executive pay.

Government spending has soared during the coronavirus crisis. But Patrick Leblond says Canadians do not have to fear years of austerity or tax hikes once the pandemic has passed.

Some companies are even requiring their employees to download a smartphone app.

Sen. Don Plett warned the dairy industry's "quota year" for a number of key products begins in August, and many of the terms of the trade agreement are tied directly to the production calendar.