Short-term impact not likely to affect the BoC's next rate decision on April 29
The update will factor in promises made since the fall, including a boost to the GST benefit
The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.7%
The manufacturing sector has shed 51,800 jobs over the previous 12 months
Governing council keeping options open as it monitors data
BMO economist expects annual deficit will come in at under $78.3B
Real GDP edged 0.1% higher in January
The central bank underestimated how persistent inflation would be after the pandemic, senior official acknowledges
Annette Ryan promised to "hold the government's feet to the fire" on spending decisions
Interim PBO Jason Jacques' term expired at start of March