Canada: 2021 Article IV Consultation-Press Release and Staff Report
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Summary:
The Canadian economy was operating at close to capacity and had strong policy buffers when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Economic and social restrictions put in place in March 2020 helped to mitigate the first wave of the virus, but they came at a significant cost. There was an unprecedented decline in activity in the first half of 2020, followed by a strong rebound in the third quarter as virus-related restrictions were eased. With the onset of the second wave of the virus in late September sparking renewed restrictions across the country, the recovery has slowed. Looking ahead, the strength and durability of the recovery hinges on the evolution of the pandemic.
Series:
Country Report No. 2021/054
Subject:
Central bank policy rate COVID-19 Fiscal stance Income Public debt
Frequency:
regular
English
Publication Date:
March 18, 2021
ISBN/ISSN:
9781513574264/1934-7685
Stock No:
1CANEA2021001
Pages:
79
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