Edmonton unemployment numbers dropping for ‘wrong reason’ says economist
By Scott Johnston Reporter
City of Edmonton economist John Rose said while the unemployment number is coming down, it’s coming down for the wrong reason. Continue reading
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London-St. Thomas unemployment rate falls to 5.7% in April
The London-St. Thomas jobless rate fell for the second straight month. Continue reading
Not everyone is ‘sold’ on Calgary’s economic recovery
By Sarah Offin Reporter
About 1,500 homes were sold in Calgary last month compared to 1,900 in April of last year. Continue reading
Job summit looks at how to improve social, economic and environmental landscape in Peterborough
By Jesse Thomas Videographer
Close to 60 people gathered at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre to take part in the third annual Quality of Life and Jobs Summit, hosted by Peterborough Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef. Continue reading
Sask. saw 4,200 new jobs in March; record-high for female employment
“Recent indicators showing that Saskatchewan leads the nation in growth in manufacturing sales in January, and urban housing starts over the first two months of the year, in addition to month-to-month job growth in March, confirms our economy is positioned for growth in 2018.” Continue reading
London-St. Thomas unemployment falls to 6.3% in March
London’s jobless rate has fallen for the first time in 2018. Continue reading
Edmonton unemployment rate at 6.9% but ‘it came down for the wrong reason’: economist
Over the next few months, Rose expects Edmonton should see unemployment stay the same, as any job gains will attract more people to the labour force and keep that number even. Continue reading
London-St. Thomas unemployment rate rises to 6.7% in February
The London-St. Thomas jobless rate is on the rise again. Continue reading
Focus on growth, stop dwelling on recession mentality: Alberta economist
Albertans should look to the future rather than focus on the past recession, ATB Financial chief economist Todd Hirsch said on Global News Morning Calgary on Thursday. Continue reading
Saskatchewan posts second-lowest unemployment rate, but there is economic caution
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan boasts the second lowest unemployment rate among Canada’s provinces, but issues involving pipelines and trade deals loom on the horizon. Continue reading
