Prices hit an all-time high
Earnings were boosted in part by efficiency gains
New spending measures could stoke price increases
Higher costs are mostly from employee compensation and strategic initiatives
The fintech was accused of using the bank's logo to trick users into handing over personal data
Meanwhile, other businesses received more money than was needed while some were excluded altogether
High-contact services like restaurants and hotels were the largest contributors to the quarterly gain
The dividend hike and share buyback plan follow OSFI's decision to lift pandemic restrictions
The governor said the central bank can play a key role in fostering economic reconciliation
The Finance Department's fiscal monitor says the deficit now reflects current economic challenges caused by Covid-19