Canada's new child benefit set to boost back-to-school shopping

By Leah Schnurr OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's newly revamped cash handout to families ahead of the start of a fresh school year could spur retail sales during a period of weak economic growth and high consumer debt. The Canada Child Benefit gives eligible families an annual benefit of up to C$6,400 ($4,980.54) for each child under 6 years old, and up to C$5,400 for each child between 6 and 17. Dana Calder in North River, Nova Scotia plans to use her C$148 monthly check to let her two daughters, 4