Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September, marking the second consecutive month of employment declines, according to Statistics Canada. The unemployment rate rose 0.1 percentage points […]
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Canada Sheds 42,000 Jobs in August as Labour Market Unexpectedly Weakens
Canada’s labour market weakened in August, with employers cutting 42,000 jobs, according to Statistics Canada. The drop surprised economists, who had expected a fourth straight […]
Canada’s unemployment holds at 6.4% as job losses spread across the economy
Canada’s labour market weakened in August as the economy lost 42,000 jobs, though the national unemployment rate held steady at 6.4%. Employment fell across several […]
New U.S. tariffs could cost the most jobs in these provinces
A Toronto toy store owner says rising costs from new U.S. tariffs and Canada’s planned counter-tariffs could force her to lay off staff. An analysis […]
Unemployment Rises in Newfoundland and Labrador While Rate Falls Across Canada
Canada’s unemployment rate fell to 6.4 per cent in July, its lowest level in two years. However, Newfoundland and Labrador saw its rate rise sharply […]
Canadian economy adds 88,000 jobs as unemployment rate drops to 6.6%
Canada’s labour market added 88,000 jobs in May, a stronger-than-expected gain that helped push the unemployment rate down to 6.6 per cent from 6.9 per […]
Tim Hortons says it will hire 10,000 local workers while reducing its reliance on temporary foreign employees.
Tim Hortons says it plans to hire around 10,000 local workers and reduce its use of the temporary foreign worker program. The company says it […]
Canada’s economy shed 18,000 jobs in April, pushing the national unemployment rate to its highest level in six months.
Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.9 per cent in April, the highest level in six months, as the economy lost 18,000 jobs, according to new […]
Canada’s New Minimum Wage Increase Set to Take Effect April 1
Canada has confirmed that the federal minimum wage will increase to $18.15 per hour on April 1, 2026, according to Employment and Social Development Canada. […]
Minimum Wage Increases Coming April 1 Across Five Provinces
Workers in several parts of Canada will soon see higher pay as new minimum wage increases take effect in 2026. Starting April 1, minimum wage […]