Ottawa has set a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050
The asset manager sweetened the deal with an offer of US$6.5 billion
An annual target is best for financial planning, consultation participants said
The positive result topped expectations
The plan earned $18.0 billion in investment income in 2020
Officials appeared less concerned about rivals like Bitcoin
The "deep slide" in the deficit reflects economic deterioration and pandemic response spending
The amount was second only to 2019's $6.2 billion
Sectors that rely on in-person customers won't recover by summer, business groups said
Sales dropped 1.1% to $52.5 billion, said Statistics Canada