Unemployment

Stronger than expected June jobs numbers quash BoC rate cut odds Stronger than expected June jobs numbers quash BoC rate cut odds

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Stronger than expected June jobs numbers quash BoC rate cut odds

Canada's unemployment rate fell to 6.9% in June as the economy added 83,000 jobs

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

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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%

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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

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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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Souring sentiment signals recession: Fitch Souring sentiment signals recession: Fitch

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Souring sentiment signals recession: Fitch

The negative impact of higher tariffs on outlook, employment portends slump

By James Langton |May 20, 2025

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