Statistics Canada said Friday the economy lost 63,000 jobs
It's the first time since April that jobs have been shed
Out of 18 service sector categories, 14 reported growth in December
The bank warns of a decade of “growth disappointments” without comprehensive policy reforms
Reducing virus transmission rates is key
The showdown has thrown Congress into a chaotic year-end session
The Canadian economy remains about 4% below where it was pre-pandemic
Fourth-quarter growth is expected to drop sharply as Covid-19 cases surge
The massive bundle of bipartisan legislation came as Capitol Hill prepared to close the books on the year
Here’s a summary of the feds' Covid-19 economic response