Progress with vaccinations has allowed many of us to enjoy a return to more normal activities. This is supporting job gains and economic growth, particularly in the sectors that have been hit hardest by the pandemic. And we continue to expect strong growth through the second half of this year.
But the virus and pandemic-related disruptions have not gone away, and they will continue to disturb our lives and weigh on economic activity. At the Bank of Canada, we are focused on delivering the best monetary policy for the recovery. Our commitment is to provide the appropriate degree of monetary policy stimulus to support the recovery and achieve our 2 percent inflation target.