Huge CERB payouts point to stronger recovery

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit has paid out far more than we expected and household income was probably broadly unchanged in the second quarter. Together with the confirmation today that the program will be extended by two months, this raises the chance of a stronger recovery than we forecast.

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