Unemployment
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Job seekers could soon face an ’employer’s market’ as unemployment rate risesCanada's unemployment rate ticked back up to 5.8 per cent in February as population growth continues to outpace job creation in the country.EconomyMar 8
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Why more Canadian workers are motivated to find new jobs in an uncertain economyForty-two per cent of employed Canadians are already looking or plan to look for a new job in 2024, a new survey by Robert Half found.CanadaFeb 8
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December’s jobs report is a ‘mixed bag’ for the Bank of Canada. Here’s whyCanadian employment was "virtually unchanged" in the final month of 2023, Statistics Canada says, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 5.8 per cent.EconomyJan 5
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Why you need a new job search strategy for 2024Between layoffs and an uncertain economic outlook, many are suddenly searching for jobs, either covertly, or overtly, in the new year. And experts say it pays to be strategic.CanadaDec 31, 2023
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London-St. Thomas lost 900 jobs in November as jobless rate held steadyThe unemployment rate for the region had been on the rise from April to September, climbing over 1.5 per cent over that period.EconomyDec 1, 2023
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Jobs market cools in November. What that means for the Bank of CanadaCanada's unemployment rate rose in November amid a growing labour pool, with economists arguing a soft jobs report should be enough to keep interest rates from rising any further.CanadaDec 1, 2023
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Jobless rate for London-St. Thomas hit 12-month high in SeptemberThe hike was fueled by increases to the labour force, as well as the number of people claiming unemployment and jobs, according to Statistics Canada.EconomyOct 6, 2023
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Job scams are on the rise in Canada. How to protect yourselfThe Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning people of an increase in job opportunity fraud that could take advantage of those looking for work.CanadaAug 29, 2023
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StatsCan numbers reports over 5,000 job losses for SaskatchewanSaskatchewan NDP MLA Aleana Young spoke of how the province lost 5,700 jobs in July and "maintains the worst job creation rate in the country."CanadaAug 4, 2023
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Unemployment rate rises for the 1st time since August amid ‘cracks’ in job marketThe 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.EconomyJun 9, 2023
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