The December reading is a sharp decline from last month and far worse than economists had expected
Immigration turned negative, leaving Canada with zero growth in Q3
The sales slump is widespread amid pandemic restrictions and supply chain troubles
The wholesale sector is in better shape now than before Covid-19 hit
International assets hit record highs in Q3, StatsCan reported
Alberta hit hardest, with Saskatchewan, Ontario and B.C. also suffering
The goods trade deficit grew, while the services surplus held
Ahead of the second wave, payroll employment remained well below pre-pandemic levels
Anxiety over a double-dip recession is rising as economists look ahead to a "grim" winter
Economic activity already showed signs of slowing in October, a report says