GDP and job markets bounced back from the pandemic, but R&D and business investment still lag
StatsCan survey finds businesses are expecting growth amid shortages and rising costs
A CIBC report examines Covid effects
Economists believe jobs market kept economy from slipping into downturn
Drop in participation means unemployment unchanged from June
Payroll employment dipped as job vacancies remain high
Jobless rate remains at record low, and below pre-pandemic levels in most countries
The loss in jobs was driven by a decline in self-employment, according to Statistics Canada
Strong U.S. jobs numbers could spur more Fed hikes
By historical standards, the contraction is expected to be short-lived