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Bank raises forecasts as government boosts support

Reflecting the additional fiscal support confirmed in the 2021 Budget this week, the Bank of Canada has raised its GDP growth forecasts to be closer to our own. Nevertheless, we do not expect the Bank to raise its policy rate as soon as its new guidance suggests.

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