Outbreaks, bottlenecks expected to slow global growth
Business restrictions, labour shortages to hamper economic activity
However, omicron effects weigh on the outlook
The highest inflation in a generation is heightening financial pressures
The household debt service ratio fell, however, to 13.32% in the third quarter
A PBO report said extending wage subsidies will push the overall price for the program to almost $106.7 billion
A change to the Bank of Canada's mandate represents an undervalued risk
Prices forecast to rise 5% to 7% in year ahead, arrears to stay low
An OECD study suggests that supporting aging populations remains a central challenge
The bank maintained its guidance that rates aren't expected to rise until sometime between April and September