Additional taxes may not deter out-of-province investors
Data estimates suggest, however, that sales may have fallen back in September
The recent throne speech said recovery from the pandemic will be fuelled by growth, not spending cuts or tax hikes
The overall outlook for near-term economic activity remained positive
Many small and medium-sized enterprises have an optimistic outlook, polls suggest, while others worry about expiring aid
Extended paid sick leave and housing affordability are among early priorities for the new government
Americans continued to spend at a solid clip in September even while facing some sticker shock
Lockdowns in emerging markets are constraining manufacturing and supply chains
The gain brings employment back to pre-pandemic levels for the first time
The greatest risk remains the pandemic, the Bank of Canada governor said