Economist predicts debt ratios “will likely hit fresh record highs”
The benefit would pay up to $600 for people with disabilities
More than $43 billion in payments have already been made
The NDP says it will not support legislation to imprison people for fraudulent CERB claims
Quebec data was absent from April due to pandemic measures, affecting monthly comparison
The increase in the unemployment rate came as more people started looking for work
The central bank expects the economy to resume growth in Q3
Sales in Toronto were down almost 54% year over year in May
The company also cut its dividend to gain more flexibility for the business
The drop in household spending was broad, while the savings rate was up