The government is increasing certain tax credits and social benefits
Withdrawal of Covid-19 support, higher interest rates and softening consumer spending are challenges
Labour market is softening in the face of higher interest rates
Removal of competitor could raise already-elevated bank fees, report says
Some of the 59 companies avoiding tax were in the finance sector
But inventory levels remain lower than what's traditionally available for the month
New policy will apply to new rental housing units such as apartment buildings, student housing and senior residences
The province will borrow up to $700 million more this fiscal year than it had anticipated in March
The bill would prevent tax increases and changes to tax brackets or credits without a referendum
Bank of Canada governor says different strategies by Bank of Canada and government of Canada are making it harder to bring inflation down