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Canada adds surprise 60,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate steady at 7.1%

OTTAWA — The labour market added an unexpected 60,000 jobs in September, led by gains in the tariff-struck manufacturing sector. Statistics Canada said the unemployment…

adminOctober 13, 2025

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Deloitte forecast sees Canada avoiding technical recession this year

TORONTO — A new forecast by Deloitte Canada suggests the country will avoid a technical recession this year as the economy is expected to grow…

adminOctober 2, 2025

Statistics Canada reports value of building permits down 0.1% in July to .9B

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Statistics Canada reports value of building permits down 0.1% in July to $11.9B

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the total monthly value of building permits in Canada ticked down 0.1 per cent in July to $11.9 billion, driven…

adminSeptember 16, 2025

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Inflation rate cools to 1.7% in July thanks to lower gas prices: StatCan

OTTAWA — Inflation cooled in July thanks largely to relief at the gas pumps, but Statistics Canada said grocery and shelter costs were accelerating last…

adminAugust 20, 2025

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Economy lost 41,000 jobs in July but unemployment rate held steady at 6.9%

OTTAWA – The Canadian economy shed some 41,000 jobs in July as young workers and the private sector bore the brunt of the losses, Statistics…

adminAugust 11, 2025

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Canadian trade with U.S. picked up in June despite tariffs: StatCan

OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says Canadian exporters did more business with the United States in June even as tariffs ramped up. The agency says exports…

adminAugust 8, 2025

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

OTTAWA — Canada’s labour market topped expectations in June amid a surprise surge in hiring. Statistics Canada said the unemployment rate dropped a tenth of…

adminJuly 15, 2025