Statistics Canada says economy added 55,000 jobs in December, unemployment rate 5.9%
The Canadian economy added 55,000 jobs in December before COVID-19 cases began spiking at the end of the month, prompting public health restrictions that forced many businesses to close or curtail operations.
Conservatives propose ‘tax holiday’ for GST in December to lower costs, spur spending
The federal Conservatives are proposing a “holiday” on the federal goods and services tax in December to boost retail spending, but experts question whether it’s an effective use of government dollars.