Surprise bounceback may be shortlived, with early data for October looking weaker
Measures meant to boost tariff-hit steel, lumber industries
New capital framework introduced 6 weeks before Budget 2025
Cheaper gas, grocery prices helped bring inflation down to 2.2% in October
Champagne's press secretary pushed back on the PBO’s framing
The central bank's next rate decision is set for Dec. 10
Government aims to reduce share of temporary residents to 5% of population
Economy adds 67,000 jobs for second straight month of surprise job gains
Critics question scale of investment in budget marketed as 'transformational'
The 406-page budget includes almost $90B in net new spending items over five years