Alberta hit hardest, with Saskatchewan, Ontario and B.C. also suffering
Loosened public health restrictions allowed businesses to reopen
The goods trade deficit grew, while the services surplus held
Ahead of the second wave, payroll employment remained well below pre-pandemic levels
Approximately 88% of excess deaths were in those over age 65
Ontario led the rent rebound in the quarter
About three-quarters of CEBA recipients needed support to stay in business
The first quarter's asset declines were erased in the second quarter
Covid-19 is expected to generate record government deficits
Foreign equities and bonds generated domestic investor demand in September