The high level of Canadian household debt has been cited by the Bank of Canada for years as one of its top concerns
Canadian markets will be closed Dec. 25 and Dec. 26; U.S. markets will be closed Dec. 25
The improvement is attributed to an overall boost in the fiscal outlook, which comes after the Canadian economy mounted a surprise resurgence
Canadian and American markets will close for Christmas Day and New Years Day
The allegations relate to the fraudulent sale of hundreds of millions of dollars of securities in two companies, O24 Pharma PLC and Canadian National TV Inc., to Chinese citizens.
The November inflation reading followed a 1.4% increase in consumer prices in October
Wall Street markets reach new highs
The changes cover child-rearing as well as survivor and death benefits
Loonie lower; U.S. markets mixed