The Canadian dollar held steadily against most of its peers on Tuesday, as Brent rose while the US crude came under pressure.
The markets are focused on ongoing discussions between the White House and the Congress to push through the $1.9 trillion stimulus to quickly overcome the pandemic impact.
As of 16:07 GMT, WTI crude March futures fell 0.1% to $57.9 a barrel, after hitting a high of $58.6 and a low of $57.2.
Brent April futures rose 0.2% to $60.6 a barrel, after hitting a high of $61.2 and a low of $60.05.
As of 16:26 GMT, CAD/USD rose less than 0.1% to 0.7857, after hitting today's high at 0.7867, and the low at 0.7833.