'Surprisingly good' results driven by a March surge in exports and industrial production ahead of U.S. tariffs
Seven priorities outline focus on affordability, economic growth and trade
Adjusted earnings slip as bank boosts credit loss provisions and reports lower U.S. retail profits
The unemployment rate held at a healthy 4.2% in April
Globally, exports rose 2% year on year, down from 4% in March
Jump in energy and water bills drives inflation to 3.5% in April
Core inflation accelerated to top 3% in April, despite a drop in headline CPI
Province boosts spending to counter U.S. trade pressure
Strong services sector drove 0.7% Q1 rise in GDP
Economists say higher import duties could reverse recent cooling trend in consumer prices