Economic Indicators

Bank of Canada should issue a digital currency, C.D. Howe says

Economic Indicators

Bank of Canada should issue a digital currency, C.D. Howe says

The think tank advocates for Canadian-dollar-linked stablecoins in a new report

By The Canadian Press |November 25, 2021

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Canadians to spend big on holidays, multiple surveys suggest

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Canadians to spend big on holidays, multiple surveys suggest

The increased spending rate could be well into the double digits relative to last year

By Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press |November 25, 2021

3 min read

Liberals set to introduce bill with targeted pandemic aid for businesses, workers

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Liberals set to introduce bill with targeted pandemic aid for businesses, workers

High unemployment and labour shortages help explain why the government wants to target aid

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |November 24, 2021

3 min read

Decorative pattern

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U.S. jobless claims hit 52-year low after seasonal adjustments

Employers have made 18 million new hires since April 2020

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |November 24, 2021

2 min read