Economy

Pandemic hits minority, immigrant wallets harder: StatsCan

Unemployment rates for visible minorities have remained higher than for other Canadians

By James Langton |September 27, 2021

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Pandemic may deal another blow to Canada’s population — fewer kids

Canadians are delaying and reducing their plans for children, StatsCan finds

By James Langton |September 24, 2021

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Federal deficit hit $48.5 billion over first four months of fiscal year

The fiscal monitor says the deficit to date reflects current economic challenges caused by Covid-19

By The Canadian Press |September 24, 2021

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Sales of new homes in U.S. rose in August

Sales of new homes last month rose 1.5%, following an increase in July as well

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |September 24, 2021

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