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
The board's prediction for economic growth in 2022 held steady
Finance Department, Bank of Canada were told to avoid issuing new long bonds
The managing director warned of higher inflation and lack of access to vaccines in many countries
A major promise from the 2018 election that has not been fulfilled is a pledge to cut income taxes by 20% for the second income-tax bracket
The decision comes amid stronger demand for oil products like gasoline and jet fuel
A bigger than foreseen increase in consumer spending has lifted the U.K. above Italy
The pandemic made an existing problem worse, economist says
"Sound management of economic policy is expected to continue," the rating agency said