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Feds propose pumping $100-billion into economy to stimulate recovery, as deficit on track to soar to $381-billion

In the absence of a fiscal anchor, Ottawa said it intends to use 'several indicators' related to the labour market such as the employment rate, hours worked, and level of unemployment, which will be used to signal when it might be time to wind down fiscal supports.

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BY BEATRICE PAEZ
November 30, 2020

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Feds propose pumping $100-billion into economy to stimulate recovery, as deficit on track to soar to $381-billion

In the absence of a fiscal anchor, Ottawa said it intends to use 'several indicators' related to the labour market such as the employment rate, hours worked, and level of unemployment, which will be used to signal when it might be time to wind down fiscal supports.

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