Federal government debt hit record heights due to unprecedented pandemic response
Total and median contributions rose in the 2019 tax year
The country has not had a trade surplus since May 2019
Survey finds concern about profits in the short-term
Mortgages surged in Q3, while deferrals and loans in arrears dropped
Government measures more than made up for lost income
Compared with non-minorities, Black Canadians suffer higher unemployment and lower wages
Other forms of borrowing declined as mortgages swelled
Borrowing hit new highs in 2020, and credit conditions held steady
Despite heavy outflows in December, cross-border investment was positive for 2020, StatsCan reports