Layoffs soared by 17.6% in November, driven by job cuts at restaurants, bars and hotels
The government did not say how it plans to identify people who have travelled
Slips are being sent to recipients of CERB, CRB, CRSB and other benefit programs
Use of unconventional tools will dictate its policy performance in crisis
Rising supply and demand for transactions could boost deal activity
Executive pay raises also remain on hold for now
A poll finds financial resiliency has carried over to housing market
Banks are monitoring the economic recovery as they develop strategies for their branches
Most businesses don't expect the positive impacts of vaccinations to materialize until later this year
A report looks at whether this is the end of the current cycle or the start of a new one