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Unemployment rate rises to 7% in May as economy adds 8,800 jobs Unemployment rate rises to 7% in May as economy adds 8,800 jobs

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Unemployment rate rises to 7% in May as economy adds 8,800 jobs

Student job market weakens and unemployment reaches highest level since 2016 outside pandemic

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |June 6, 2025

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Labour markets weaken in March: Statistics Canada Labour markets weaken in March: Statistics Canada

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Labour markets weaken in March: Statistics Canada

Monthly payrolls shrink, total labour demand contracts

By James Langton |May 29, 2025

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Economy adds 7,400 jobs in April as unemployment rate rises to 6.9% Economy adds 7,400 jobs in April as unemployment rate rises to 6.9%

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Economy adds 7,400 jobs in April as unemployment rate rises to 6.9%

Unemployment rate edges higher, but most workers report feeling secure in their jobs

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |May 9, 2025

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Canadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March Canadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March

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Canadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March

Biggest job decline since 2022 brought the unemployment rate for March to 6.7%

By Craig Wong, The Canadian Press |April 4, 2025

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