GDP contraction in 2020 was the largest in 74 years
Some of the longer-term deflationary pressures are becoming less potent
Advocates, academics and regulators advise against expanding private market access
StatsCan's early estimate suggests retailers saw sales fall in December, though, at the height of the holiday shopping season
Sales rose to 6.48 million for 2020, the highest level since 2006
Central bank's bond-purchasing program remains unchanged
CMHC stress test evaluates the impact of various economic scenarios
A winter surge of Covid-19 cases suggests EU economic output will fall again in Q1
The economy will reverse in the first quarter, the central bank said
Low-paying jobs have disappeared, while high-paying jobs have increased dramatically