Despite heavy outflows in December, cross-border investment was positive for 2020, StatsCan reports
Sales down in December, but not as sharply as feared, a Scotia report said
Excess deaths resumed in the fall but younger, western Canadians were more affected, the agency said
The economy lost almost 213,000 jobs last month
Yet, a flash estimate from Statistics Canada forecasts a contraction of 5.1% for 2020
Most forms of crime dropped, but calls to police related to mental health increased
StatsCan's early estimate suggests retailers saw sales fall in December, though, at the height of the holiday shopping season
Current crisis unusual as insolvencies dropped despite severe economic shock
Portfolio inflows resumed in November, StatsCan reports
Statistics Canada said Friday the economy lost 63,000 jobs