In the winter Business Outlook Survey, firms pointed to a continued recovery supported by strengthening domestic and foreign demand, particularly in goods-producing sectors. Still, firms expect the recovery to be uneven; in particular, businesses that have been hit hard by the pandemic anticipate challenging times ahead. Overview • Interviews for the Business Outlook Survey were conducted from mid-November to early December. This was before some provincial governments further tightened restrictions to contain the pandemic and after announcements were made about effective vaccines. • The Business Outlook Survey ... (full story)