New applications for permanent residency were down 80% in Q2
The government has announced CERB will be extended four more weeks
However, business travel may never return to pre-pandemic levels
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