Economy

Negative oil prices are a warning sign that the economic fallout from COVID-19 could be even worse than a lot of people are expecting

Opinion: We need to quickly begin monitoring not just the public health aspects of the pandemic, but also the the economic and social fallout

Analysis: Canada’s cities are under intense fiscal strain from COVID-19 and Ottawa and the provinces will soon need to act

A clothing grader in Brampton, Ont.—which buys unsold, used clothing and sells it to buyers across the globe—provides a glimpse into one of the world’s largest second-hand clothing economy hubs

Economist Armine Yalnizyan on what the economy will look like after the pandemic, and how decades of spending cuts left Canada ill-prepared when the crisis struck

What economies face now may not be solely a coronavirus-triggered meltdown. As devastating as the coming recession—or depression—is likely to be, the health crisis is exacerbating problems in a system that was already under strain.

Stewart Elgie: Three lessons for stimulating a smart, post-COVID economic recovery that puts people to work today building the economy of tomorrow

Unfortunately the wage subsidy doesn’t mean everyone will get their job back

What workers in Canada need to know about applying for benefits and looking for a new job

Miles Corak: No one has the numbers we most need that would tell us how much damage the economy has suffered, or how long this will last