Carolyn Rogers says a more productive economy will be more resilient to trade shocks
New schedule aims to improve fiscal planning and transparency
Federal and provincial loans aim to keep 2,500 workers employed
Growth marks first increase in four months
Budget watchdog cites weak economy, higher capital spending in revised outlook
Macklem urges leaders to axe internal trade barriers, improve access to global markets
Finance minister says budget will show a declining deficit-to-GDP ratio
Late budget will be the first under Prime Minister Mark Carney
Gas prices, cost of most groceries rise month over month
Economists expect inflation to come in at 2% for August, up from 1.7%