Economy

PBO releases cost estimate of certain Covid-19 measures

The GST payment, Canada Child Benefit top-up and reduced RRIF withdrawal are expected to cost more than $8B

By The Canadian Press |April 2, 2020

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Trade data show Covid-19 effects

Exports of travel services declined by 5.8% in February, StatsCan says

By James Langton |April 2, 2020

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A record number of American workers seek unemployment benefits

U.S. workers receive $600 a week in jobless aid as part of the country's economic rescue package

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |April 2, 2020

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Morneau releases details, price tag for wage subsidy

Funds are expected to start flowing in about six weeks

By Staff |April 1, 2020

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