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As we prepare to leave this surreal year behind, experts share charts showing what they’ll watch for in the economy in the coming year

The RCMP charged the woman and two others, noting there is no indication they had prior knowledge of Wortman’s plan

Politics Insider for Dec. 4: The newest Liberal bill shifts to reconciliation, federal officials outline their initial COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans and does Erin O’Toole have an opening in Quebec?

Politics Insider for Dec. 3: Marc Miller admits his mandate letter’s top priority won’t get done, the House wants more health funding for the provinces and Speaker Anthony Rota celebrates an anniversary

Volunteers at pop-up test sites, restaurants asking for a stop to in-person dining. Nova Scotians have rallied to bring the second wave under control.

Politics Insider for Dec. 2: The procurement minister shows off the country’s pandemic purchases, the Department of Finance loses its top bureaucrat and watch out for salmonella-spreading hedgehogs

Image of the Week: The fireworks around ’Dumping Day’ were the type you’re actually glad to see

Politics Insider for Dec. 3: The finance minister tables her first fiscal update, the feds defer controversial firearms regulations and Canada’s pandas are back in China

As part of tens of billions in new spending planned for the coming years, the fiscal update includes funding for long term care, students and remote working

The Liberal update is rife with uncertainty and debt, while the ’fiscal anchor’ has been replaced by ’guardrails’. Fingers are crossed for happier times.