Fewer jobs may be created than the feds forecasted
Overall economic activity was about 2% below the levels seen pre-pandemic in February 2020
The federal government wants to work with lower levels of government on the housing issue, said the finance minister
Gas prices drove the increase
The central bank raised its prediction for growth this year to 6.5%
Funding for the provinces is expected to be tied to certain outcomes
Consumers intend to spend some of the billions in savings built up during the pandemic
There were employment gains in sectors that were hardest-hit by public health restrictions
Increasing the qualifying rate would help ensure borrowers can pay their mortgages if rates rise
The positive result topped expectations