Economy

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts down in December Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts down in December

The 2020 pace still surpassed 2019, despite the pandemic

By The Canadian Press |January 18, 2021

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PM tells Freeland to spend as needed until crisis ends Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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PM tells Freeland to spend as needed until crisis ends

Mandate letter tells minister to use “whatever fiscal firepower” is necessary while also avoiding “new permanent spending”

By Jordan Press |January 15, 2021

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Biden announces $1.9T plan to fight Covid-19 Biden announces $1.9T plan to fight Covid-19

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Biden announces $1.9T plan to fight Covid-19

Most Americans will receive $1,400 as part of the recovery plan

January 15, 2021

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U.S. retail sales fell for third consecutive month Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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U.S. retail sales fell for third consecutive month

This is yet another sign that the pandemic is slowing the U.S. economy

By The Associated Press |January 15, 2021

1 min read