Economy

Canada adds surprise 83,000 jobs in June, driving unemployment rate down to 6.9% Canada adds surprise 83,000 jobs in June, driving unemployment rate down to 6.9%

Economic Indicators

Canada adds surprise 83,000 jobs in June, driving unemployment rate down to 6.9%

Most of the jobs were part-time; 47,000 positions were added in the private sector

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |July 11, 2025

2 min read

Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%

Policy

Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%

The higher rates would kick in Aug. 1; PM continues work on a new deal

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |July 11, 2025

4 min read

U.S. copper tariffs threat met with shrugs, skepticism U.S. copper tariffs threat met with shrugs, skepticism

Policy

U.S. copper tariffs threat met with shrugs, skepticism

Canadian copper miners ship primarily to China

By Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press |July 9, 2025

3 min read

Households face growing financial strains Households face growing financial strains

Economic Indicators

Households face growing financial strains

Insolvencies on the rise, led by the consumer sector, OSB reports

By James Langton |July 8, 2025

2 min read