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PBO pegs cost of rent aid for landlords, businesses at $520 million Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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PBO pegs cost of rent aid for landlords, businesses at $520 million

The unprecedented nature of the program makes it hard to estimate the cost

By The Canadian Press |May 27, 2020

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New pandemic measures to result in larger federal deficit Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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New pandemic measures to result in larger federal deficit

The deficit has likely risen to about $260 billion, up from $252.1 billion

By The Canadian Press |May 26, 2020

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Economic collapse may be close to bottoming out: report Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Economic collapse may be close to bottoming out: report

But Fitch warns that a second wave of lockdowns could have grim consequences

By James Langton |May 26, 2020

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Return to fiscal stability is critical for investor confidence, report says Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Return to fiscal stability is critical for investor confidence, report says

A report from the C.D. Howe institute calls for a plan to unwind government programs

By James Langton |May 25, 2020

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