Economic shutdowns and restrictions led to a 3.2% decline in consumption last year
As infections soared, mental health declined and openness to inoculation increased
Job openings in healthcare jumped, while vacancies in gyms and restaurants plunged
Statistics Canada reported that government supports offset a sharp drop in household income
Sales dropped 1.1% to $52.5 billion, said Statistics Canada
StatsCan reports much higher rates of depression, anxiety among those financially stressed by Covid-19
Rising death numbers and sharply reduced immigration slowed growth
Foreign investors added a record $10.3 billion in provincial government bonds in January
The economy added 259,000 jobs in February
Hot real estate markets in many regions helped propel house prices higher