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Canada's Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.4%, Lowest in Two Years, as July Hiring Surges
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Canada's Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.4%, Lowest in Two Years, as July Hiring Surges

Canada added 75,000 jobs in July, dropping unemployment to 6.4%, the lowest in two years. Ontario led provincial gains while youth unemployment remains elevated, particularly among Black youth at 22.6%.

Aug 7, 2026
Canadian Businesses See Promise in Federal Economic Plan, But Demand Swift Action as Trade Uncertainty Persists
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Canadian Businesses See Promise in Federal Economic Plan, But Demand Swift Action as Trade Uncertainty Persists

Canadian business leaders show cautious optimism about federal economic measures, with 51% expecting improvement over three years. However, two-thirds have raised prices amid tariff pressures, and regulatory gridlock remains a major concern.

Aug 7, 2026
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Alberta's Job Boom Powered by Healthcare, Not Oil and Gas
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Alberta's Job Boom Powered by Healthcare, Not Oil and Gas

Alberta added 79,000 jobs by June 2026, led by healthcare not energy. Population surge strained services while oil sector automated. Unemployment easing as migration slows; forecast 6% by 2027.

Aug 6, 2026
New Data Reveals Prior Violence History of Gender-Related Homicide Victims in Canada
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New Data Reveals Prior Violence History of Gender-Related Homicide Victims in Canada

Statistics Canada examined gender-related homicide victims' prior police contact, revealing patterns that could aid prevention. Research comes as violent crime rates rise across Canadian cities, making early intervention increasingly critical.

Aug 6, 2026
Jefferson County Could Levy $1.9 Million More Annually If Development Matched Neighboring Counties, Report Finds
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Jefferson County Could Levy $1.9 Million More Annually If Development Matched Neighboring Counties, Report Finds

Jefferson County could levy $1.9 million more annually without raising tax rates if development matched neighboring counties' 2% pace, a Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds, showing how slow growth squeezes local budgets statewide.

Jun 1, 2026
AI Productivity Boom May Be Starting, But Key Economic Indicator Shows Only 21% Chance It's Real
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AI Productivity Boom May Be Starting, But Key Economic Indicator Shows Only 21% Chance It's Real

San Francisco Fed analysis finds only 21% probability of sustained productivity boom based on total factor productivity, despite strong labor productivity gains, suggesting AI remains in "better tools" phase.

Jun 1, 2026
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China-Friendly Donors Paid $1,750 to Dine with PM Carney at Liberal Fundraiser
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China-Friendly Donors Paid $1,750 to Dine with PM Carney at Liberal Fundraiser

Business figures with Chinese government ties paid $1,750 each for dinner with PM Carney. Critics say it echoes Trudeau-era cash-for-access concerns as Ottawa pushes new foreign influence transparency rules.

Apr 29, 2026
Young Canadians Hit Hardest as Job Market Woes Spread Beyond Official Unemployment Rate
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Young Canadians Hit Hardest as Job Market Woes Spread Beyond Official Unemployment Rate

Youth unemployment has doubled to 38% concern among young Canadians since early 2025. Four-in-five exposed to job hunting call market bad or terrible, with financial pressure compounding.

Apr 29, 2026
Fraser Institute Study Projects $170 Carbon Price Would Cost Canada 50,000 Jobs and $31 Billion in GDP by 2030
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Fraser Institute Study Projects $170 Carbon Price Would Cost Canada 50,000 Jobs and $31 Billion in GDP by 2030

Fraser Institute model projects $170 industrial carbon price costs Canada 50,000 jobs, 1.3% GDP loss, and $307 per tonne reduced, with Alberta hit harder and capital returns plunging 8–11%.

Apr 29, 2026
Canada Commits $40 Million to Arctic Nuclear Energy as Part of New National Strategy
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Canada Commits $40 Million to Arctic Nuclear Energy as Part of New National Strategy

Canada announces new Nuclear Energy Strategy for 2026 with $40-million microreactor investment for Arctic defense, aiming to expand industry capturing $200-billion annual global growth opportunity.

Apr 29, 2026
All Canadian Provinces Project Deficits in 2026, Driven by Spending Surge Not Economic Weakness
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All Canadian Provinces Project Deficits in 2026, Driven by Spending Surge Not Economic Weakness

All Canadian provinces project 2026–27 deficits driven by spending increases exceeding $21 billion, not economic weakness. Healthcare and inflation pressures dominate. Future budgets face constrained fiscal room.

Apr 29, 2026
Six Quarters of Decline: Canada's Transportation Sector Sees Sustained Business Contraction
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Six Quarters of Decline: Canada's Transportation Sector Sees Sustained Business Contraction

Canada's transportation sector crashed to -2.3% net entry rate while the country lost businesses for six straight quarters. Tariffs, red tape, labour shortages converge into crisis.

Apr 26, 2026
Canada's Charity Crisis: Fewer Donors, Shrinking Contributions as Demand Soars
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Canada's Charity Crisis: Fewer Donors, Shrinking Contributions as Demand Soars

Canadian charitable giving hit a decade low in 2023, with only 16.8% of taxpayers donating compared to 21.9% in 2013, costing charities $755 million while demand for services soars.

Apr 22, 2026
Canada's Business Crisis: 35,000 Companies Lost as Transportation Sector Signals Deeper Economic Trouble
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Canada's Business Crisis: 35,000 Companies Lost as Transportation Sector Signals Deeper Economic Trouble

Canada lost 35,000 businesses in two years as closures outpaced openings for six consecutive quarters. Transportation sector collapse signals deeper economic trouble ahead, reflecting governance failures.

Apr 20, 2026
Canada's Business Closures Outpace Openings for Six Straight Quarters in Historic "Entrepreneurial Drought"
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Canada's Business Closures Outpace Openings for Six Straight Quarters in Historic "Entrepreneurial Drought"

Canada faces an "entrepreneurial drought" with business closures exceeding openings for six straight quarters. High costs, taxes, and red tape discourage new ventures, threatening long-term economic competitiveness and growth.

Apr 18, 2026