7 h. ago Lethbridge bucks the trend, gains ground amid national job losses

As Canada suffered 33,000 job losses in March, Lethbridge managed to fill 400 new positions despite seeing the unemployment rate rise slightly.

Society

16 h. ago Canada lost 33K jobs in March as unemployment ticks up slightly

Canada shed 33,000 jobs in March and unemployment increased 0.1 per cent to 6.7 per cent as companies shift gears amid a broader trade war.

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17 h. ago Canadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, biggest loss since 2022

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, the biggest loss since January 2022, while the unemployment rate ticked higher. The agency says the unemployment rate for March rose to 6.7 per cent compared with 6.6 per cent in February. The drop in jobs reverses some of the gains made by […]

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17 h. ago Canada’s unemployment rate rises to 6.7% as economy loses 33,000 jobs

Largest decrease in employment since January 2022

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41 h. ago Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strength

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell modestly last week, remaining within the same range of recent years. Jobless claim filings fell by 6,000 to 219,000 for the week ending March 29, the Labor Department said Thursday. That’s less than the 226,000 new applications analysts forecast. Weekly applications for jobless benefits are considered a […]

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4 d. ago Tariffs could mean 160,000 lost jobs in second quarter, says Conference Board

The research group is also forecasting that tariffs will be lifted by the start of the third quarter

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4 d. ago Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

TORONTO — Trade tensions with the U.S. will likely mean a painful next few months for workers and the economy but could be short-lived, the Conference Board of Canada said in its latest outlook. Canada could see some 160,000 people lose their job in the second quarter, pushing unemployment up to 7.3 per cent, while […]

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8 d. ago With more than 20,000 employed in the automotive sector here, about 10,000 of those jobs may be lost within weeks of the tariff being charged, said industry observers.

Trump tariffs poised to hammer Canada’s auto industry could slash the London region automotive workforce by half, as the cost of exports to the U.S. will spike, industry observers say. With more than 20,000 employed in the automotive sector here, about 10,000 jobs may be lost within weeks of tariffs being imposed, they said. That […]

Economics

8 d. ago U.S. health department to slash 10K jobs under Kennedy’s overhaul plan

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will cut about 10,000 full-time jobs and close half of its regional offices, it said on Thursday.

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9 d. ago Unions rally against 3,300 job cuts, 7,000 salary reductions at IRCC

Workers at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada are in fight-or-flight mode, one local president said.

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9 d. ago Unions rally against 3,300 job cuts, 2,000 salary reductions at IRCC

Workers at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada are in fight-or-flight mode, one local president said.

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2 w. ago Toronto is hiring for tons of jobs right now and many pay over $100,000

For many, the idea of finding a job in Toronto often leads to opportunities within the City itself. After all, with perks like job stability, attractive pay, and the prestige of having the City on your resume, it's a highly sought-after option for job seekers. Whether you're a new graduate looking for your first full-time position or you're a seasoned expert in your field, there are dozens of open opportunities across City divisions right now. Here are just some of the high-paying open positions with the City of Toronto. Project Coordinator This role with the City's Municipal Licensing & Standards, MLS Rental Standards Services division, pays anywhere from $86,716 to $112,355, depending on your experience.If selected, you'll be responsible for providing coordination and strategic support to a project affecting the structure of the licensing process for multi-tenant houses. You'll also act as a primary liaison between applications and other...

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2 w. ago Clean Power Alliance’s New Solar and Battery Storage Projects Boost Southern California’s Energy Resilience and Sustainability

Projects Bring a Combined 600 MW of Solar and 390 MW of Battery Storage to Power 270,000 Homes and Create an Estimated 950 Construction Jobs Los Angeles, Calif., March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clean Power Alliance (CPA), the nation’s leading green power provider and California’s largest community choice energy aggregator, continues to strengthen Southern […]

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3 w. ago Hudson’s Bay to liquidate entire business, still seeking additional capital

TORONTO — The death knell is ringing for Canada’s oldest company. Hudson’s Bay announced late Friday evening that unless it finds a more viable path forward, it will begin liquidating its entire business as soon as next week, putting more than 9,000 jobs at risk. The department store chain that dates back to 1670 and […]

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3 w. ago Geoff Russ: Liberals won’t let go of disastrous emissions cap

A federal emissions cap could cost 40,000 jobs by 2032, says the PBO. We can't take that hit — especially in a trade war

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3 w. ago Ottawa hands Irving Shipbuilding $8B deal to start 3 new navy destroyers

The destroyer project will be the largest, most complex shipbuilding effort in Canada since the Second World War and will create more than 5,000 jobs across the country.

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4 w. ago U.S. unemployment ticks up slightly after Trump’s first full month in office

The unemployment rate in the United States rose slightly to 4.1 per cent as the number of jobless Americans rose by 203,000 in February.

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4 w. ago Canada’s unemployment rate remains steady amid tariff uncertainty

February was the first full month since the inauguration of Donald Trump, a period which has seen great uncertainty on the Canada-U.S. trade relationship.

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4 w. ago Minimal job gains in February as unemployment rate holds at 6.6%: StatCan

OTTAWA — Jobs figures from Statistics Canada show Canadian employers largely put their hiring plans on ice in February. The agency says employment was “virtually unchanged” last month amid a gain of just 1,100 jobs across the country, falling short of economists’ expectations. Canada’s unemployment rate held steady at 6.6 per cent as population growth […]

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