17 h. ago Unemployment rate rises to 6.9% in April as trade war hits factory jobs

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate ticked up to 6.9 per cent in April as the manufacturing sector started to strain under the weight of tariffs from the United States, Statistics Canada said Friday. The Canadian economy added 7,400 jobs last month, the agency said, slightly outpacing economist expectations for a gain of 2,500 positions. […]

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17 h. ago Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in April. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (numbers from the […]

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18 h. ago Canadian unemployment increased again in April, says Statistics Canada

Canada's job market continues to shrink as Statistics Canada reported in April XXX jobs were lost and unemployment increased to XXX from 6.7 per cent in March.

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18 h. ago Economy adds 7,400 jobs in April as unemployment rate rises to 6.9%

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate ticked up to 6.9 per cent in April as the manufacturing sector started to strain under the weight of tariffs from the United States, Statistics Canada said Friday. The Canadian economy added 7,400 jobs last month, the agency said, slightly outpacing economist expectations for a gain of 2,500 positions. […]

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18 h. ago The price of some Canadian meats has gone up by over 60% in a year

Meat prices in Canada have changed noticeably over the past year, with the cost of beef climbing as the price of pork drops. But just how much have prices changed?On May 8, Statistics Canada published its latest report on monthly average prices for selected food products, including items commonly purchased by Canadian consumers. Prices are obtained directly from Canadian retailers."Transaction data provides a comprehensive electronic record of the transactions made through a retailer's point-of-sale system and contains relevant pricing information, such as product descriptions and quantities sold," reads the report.Previously, we compared how egg prices had changed in one year in different countries; this time, we’re focusing on how meat prices in Canada have fluctuated since last year.Scroll on to see how prices have changed from March 2024 to March 2025.BeefBeef stewing cuts2024: $16.68/kg, 2025: $19.33/kgBeef s...

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35 h. ago Average asking rents down annually for seventh straight month at $2,127: report

TORONTO — The national average asking rent in April was down year-over-year for the seventh straight month at $2,127, marking a decrease of 2.8 per cent. The latest data from Rentals.ca and Urbanation says despite asking rents remaining comparatively lower than 2024 so far this year, April saw a month-over-month increase of 0.4 per cent […]

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56 h. ago Edmonton home sales and inventory climb with spring temperatures

Spring has sprung in Edmonton’s real estate market with a flood of new listings cropping up over April. But consecutive months of strong sales and few listings continue to put upward pressure on prices in all categories. The Realtors Association of Edmonton’s (RAE) April housing update, released Friday, shows continued strong sales activity, increases in […]

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65 h. ago Resurgence of Real Estate Market Overheating in Areas Bordering the Island of Montreal

April sales in the Montreal area are comparable to the two strong years preceding the pandemic. This performance was reflected in a 10 per cent increase in transactions compared to April 2024, which was already a month of strong market recovery. This sustained growth in activity was evenly distributed across the various sectors of the […]

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3 d. ago Statistics Canada reports $506M merchandise trade deficit for March

OTTAWA — Canada posted a merchandise trade deficit of $506 million in March as exports to the U.S. fell with the implementation of new tariffs, but shipments to other countries climbed. Statistics Canada says the result compared with a deficit of $1.4 billion in February. Overall exports edged down 0.2 per cent to $69.9 billion […]

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3 d. ago TRREB: Preconditions for Housing Rebound in Place Once Economic Confidence is Restored

TORONTO, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — April home sales followed the regular seasonal trend with an increase relative to March. However, total residential transactions in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) were down compared to the same time last year, as potential buyers continue to wait for lower borrowing costs and for certainty about the […]

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7 d. ago Big Oil Refuses to Budge on Production Ahead of OPEC+ Decision

The largest western oil producers are mostly sticking with their growth plans for now, despite a 16% decline in crude prices during April and the potential for further increases in output from OPEC+.

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7 d. ago Rural crime rates consistently higher than in urban areas: Statistics Canada data

In 2023, rural crime rates were 54 per cent higher than urban areas in Alberta, the report found

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8 d. ago Canadian musicians say Donald Trump’s return as U.S. president complicates touring

Statistics Canada data suggests that many Canadians have soured on going stateside.

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9 d. ago Oil Holds April’s Slump as Saudis Signal Increased OPEC+ Supply

Oil was little changed after posting its biggest monthly decline since 2021, as signs that the Saudi-led OPEC+ alliance may be entering a prolonged period of higher production added to concerns the global trade war will squash demand.

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9 d. ago S&P/TSX composite index down, U.S. markets mixed on weakening economic data

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed down Wednesday while U.S. markets were mixed as economic data showed signs of weakness on both sides of the border. Statistics Canada reported that the Canadian economy shrunk 0.2 per cent in February, though economists said harsh winter weather could be more to blame than tariff issues. In […]

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9 d. ago L’économie a reculé de 0,2 % en février, selon Statistique Canada

Les mauvaises conditions météorologiques seraient en cause, plutôt que la guerre commerciale, selon les économistes.

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9 d. ago Economy shrunk 0.2% in February, StatCan estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy contracted in February but early signs suggest moderate growth in March. The agency says real gross domestic product decreased 0.2 per cent in February. That was driven by a 0.6 per cent decline for goods-producing industries, with mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction and construction contributing […]

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1 week ago Air passenger travel to U.S. continues to weaken despite higher overall traffic: Statistics Canada

Second consecutive month with a year-over-year decrease in passenger counts for flights to the U.S.

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1 week ago Anxious about the cost of having kids? Don’t get discouraged, experts say

The average cost of raising children is nearing $300,000, according to Statistics Canada — and that’s only up until 17 years old. Post-secondary education is not included, and how many 17 year olds are fully self-supporting? Having kids is more expensive than ever — inflation, housing and the cost of living are all in play […]

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1 week ago Aurora Spine Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

–Company reports record revenue of $17.6 million for FY 2024, an increase of 21% – –Company to host conference call Today, Tuesday, April 29th at 11am ET/8am PT – NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OR OVER UNITED STATES WIRE SERVICES CARLSBAD, Calif., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” […]

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