Unemployment

Unemployment rate jumps to 6.8% in December despite job gain Unemployment rate jumps to 6.8% in December despite job gain

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Unemployment rate jumps to 6.8% in December despite job gain

Economy added 8,200 jobs last month, but labour force also grew

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |January 9, 2026

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Ottawa posts $11.1B deficit for April-to-August period Ottawa posts $11.1B deficit for April-to-August period

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Ottawa posts $11.1B deficit for April-to-August period

Deficit rises from $9.8B for same period last year

By The Canadian Press |October 31, 2025

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Canada adds surprise 60,000 jobs in September Canada adds surprise 60,000 jobs in September

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Canada adds surprise 60,000 jobs in September

Gains dampen the odds of a rate cut later this month

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |October 10, 2025

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Number of Canadians on EI rose 1.2% in July to 552,000 Number of Canadians on EI rose 1.2% in July to 552,000

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Number of Canadians on EI rose 1.2% in July to 552,000

EI beneficiary numbers climbed 13.2% between December 2024 and July

By Jonathan Got |September 18, 2025

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