Employment

How population growth is affecting everything from jobs to housing in Canada Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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How population growth is affecting everything from jobs to housing in Canada

Population growth may be interfering with the BoC's efforts by propping up demand in the housing market

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |June 13, 2023

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Jobless rates remain rock bottom in April: OECD Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Jobless rates remain rock bottom in April: OECD

Euro area, young workers see new lows for unemployment

By James Langton |June 8, 2023

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U.S. employers add 339,000 jobs in May, labour market stays durable  U.S. employers add 339,000 jobs in May, labour market stays durable 

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U.S. employers add 339,000 jobs in May, labour market stays durable 

Unemployment rate rose to 3.7% in May, up from a five-decade low of 3.4% in April

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |June 2, 2023

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StatsCan report casts doubt on claims of widespread labour shortage StatsCan report casts doubt on claims of widespread labour shortage

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StatsCan report casts doubt on claims of widespread labour shortage

Analysis finds there are no labour shortages for jobs that require high levels of education

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |May 29, 2023

4 min read