The Bank of Canada’s forecasts already assumed a renewed hit to GDP from a further wave of COVID-19, so the latest restrictions have probably not altered its assessment of the outlook. We would therefore be surprised if it provided additional policy support next week, particularly as the government has now committed to more fiscal support than the Bank expected in October.
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