Economic Indicators

B.C. projects $9.7-billion deficit in 2021 budget

Economic Indicators

B.C. projects $9.7-billion deficit in 2021 budget

Budget includes more than $4 billion in pandemic contingency and allowance funds

By Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press |April 21, 2021

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Annual pace of inflation leaps higher in March to 2.2%, StatsCan says

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Annual pace of inflation leaps higher in March to 2.2%, StatsCan says

Gas prices drove the increase

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |April 21, 2021

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BoC keeps rate on hold, sees brighter economic outlook

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BoC keeps rate on hold, sees brighter economic outlook

The central bank raised its prediction for growth this year to 6.5%

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |April 21, 2021

4 min read

Federal budget fails to support needed pension reform, retiree group says

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Federal budget fails to support needed pension reform, retiree group says

The group says current laws are unfair to pensioners when a DB plan sponsor becomes insolvent

By David Paddon, The Canadian Press |April 20, 2021

1 min read