The federal books ran a $3.1-billion surplus through the first 11 months of the fiscal year
The central bank made no mention of a need for future rate increases
The unemployment rate held firm at 5.8%
The party intends to take aim at Canada's so-called “tax gap''
Housing affordability measures to focus on supply, demand and regulation
BoC warns debt loads could be an “amplifying factor” in an economic downturn
Economists expect the government to offer stimulative measures and election goodies
The surge last month followed an even bigger gain of 66,800 positions in January
The interest rate is staying at 1.75% for a third-straight policy announcement
Finance Minister Bill Morneau said the government is looking at "multiple things"