Sales were up 30.5% compared to a year ago
Visits to shops and recreation outlets have picked up more quickly in Europe
Monthly data indicated the economy began to bounce back in June
The increase was about double what economists were expecting
The eligibility criteria for the program have been expanded
Alberta and Atlantic Canada led the surge
Speculation about Carney's interest in politics has followed him since his time as Canada's top banker
Unemployment rate fell to 10.2% in July
National unemployment rate was 10.9% in July
The decline in GDP in Q2 marked the sharpest such drop on record