Jobs Canada

• Canada’s jobs market shows signs of ‘fraying’. What it means for the Bank of Canada

  The job report is the last major economic data release before the Bank of Canada announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday.

  Economy

  Jul 7, 2023
  
• Unemployment rate rises for the 1st time since August amid ‘cracks’ in job market

  The unemployment rate rose to 5.2 per cent in May, Statistics Canada said, with the Bank of Canada watching closely as it weighs future interest rate decisions.

  Economy

  Jun 9, 2023
  
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• Is Canada heading for a ‘jobful recession’? What the latest data shows

  An uptick in part-time work could be a sign that Canadian employment remains steady but weaker even if the economy contracts this year, one expert says.

  Economy

  May 5, 2023
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• ‘I don’t take days off’: Small business owners face brutal hours in talent crunch

  Canadian small business owners faced with a persistent labour shortage are working an average of 59 hours per week, a recent report finds.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2023
• Young Canadians are earning more today – but barriers in labour market remain

  Young, educated workers today are earning more than in previous generations, according to a new report from Desjardins.

  Money

  Apr 17, 2023
• Canada’s job market ‘juggernaut’ refuses to crack. Do interest rates need to rise?

  The national unemployment rate held steady at 5.0 per cent in March, according to Statistics Canada. Will the Bank of Canada try to slow the economy further?

  Economy

  Apr 6, 2023
• Canada’s jobs market ‘refuses to cool.’ What does that mean for our central bank?

  Statistics Canada said in its latest Labour Force Survey that the nation's employers collectively added 22,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate held at 5.0 per cent.

  Economy

  Mar 10, 2023
• It was a ‘blowout’ jobs gain in January. What could this mean for rate hikes, recession?

  Canada's labour market remains tight as the unemployment rate held just above the record-low at 5.0 per cent amid a surge of 150,000 new jobs in January.

  Economy

  Feb 10, 2023
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• Immigration alone won’t help companies that are ‘starved’ for workers, experts say

  With the unemployment rate at historic lows, many companies are "starved" for workers, and new immigrants will help fill some of the need, one expert said.

  Economy

  Feb 1, 2023
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• Inflation got you looking for extra income? What to know before starting a side hustle

  From reselling used items or dog walking to taking shifts driving for delivery services and acting as a brand ambassador, there are plenty of ways to earn some extra cash.

  Money

  Dec 6, 2022