6 h. ago LILLEY: Unemployment is up, economy tanking, it’s not about Trump

Canada's unemployment rate was climbing and our economy was weakening long before Donald Trump returned to the White House

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12 h. ago Bank of Canada to start cutting rates again as jobs blow from tariffs materializes, economists say

The unemployment rate rose to 6.9% last month

Economics

14 h. ago Canada Joblessness Hits 6.9% as Tariffs Strike Manufacturing

Canada’s tepid pace of job creation last month sent the unemployment rate soaring back to a level last seen in November, the highest since January 2017 outside of the pandemic.

Economics

14 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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15 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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15 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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15 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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58 h. ago U.S. Fed holds rates on higher risks of inflation, unemployment

The Fed kept its rate at 4.3% for the third straight meeting

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6 d. ago Three quarters of Canadians say misinformation affected the federal election: Poll

OTTAWA — More than three quarters of Canadians believe misinformation had an impact on the outcome of the federal election, a new poll suggests. The Leger poll, which sampled more than 1,500 Canadian adults from April 29 to May 1, suggests that 19 per cent of people think false information or misinformation had a major […]

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9 d. ago Hyyve Canada and Ownright Join Forces to Simplify Real Estate Legal Closings

TORONTO, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyyve, the innovative Canadian real estate marketplace where agents bid for the opportunity to sell a home, has announced a strategic partnership with Ownright (formerly Doormat), a leading digital legal platform for homebuyers and sellers. This collaboration streamlines the final steps of the home-selling process – ensuring a […]

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9 d. ago UgoWork appoints Jean Lavigueur as Chairman of the Board to support long

UgoWork welcomes a seasoned tech executive to its Board as the company builds for its next phase of disciplined, high-impact growth QUEBEC, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UgoWork™, a Canadian lithium-ion energy solutions provider specializing in the material handling industry, announces the appointment of Jean Lavigueur to Chairman of the Board of Directors as […]

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1 week ago Harvest ETFs Announces Final April 2025 Cash Distribution for the Harvest Canadian T

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. (“Harvest”) announces the final April 2025 cash distribution for the following distribution for the Harvest Canadian T-Bill ETF for the month ending April 30, 2025. The distribution will be paid on or about May 9, 2025 to unitholders of record on April 30, 2025. Details regarding the final […]

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1 week ago United Steelworkers union congratulates Canada’s new Prime Minister, reaffirms urgent priorities for workers

TORONTO, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marty Warren, Canadian National Director of the United Steelworkers union (USW), today issued the following statement: “On behalf of the 225,000 members of the United Steelworkers union across Canada, we extend our congratulations to Mark Carney on being elected as the next Prime Minister of Canada. Workers across […]

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1 week ago Lactalis Canada’s iÖGO & iÖGO nanö Brand Launch Into Frozen Yogurt Category

Collaboration with Nestlé Canada sees popular yogurt brand expand into frozen yogurt category TORONTO, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian dairy leader Lactalis Canada is pleased to collaborate with Nestlé Canada to launch into the frozen yogurt category through a new licensing agreement. The collaboration features eight SKUs under Lactalis Canada’s iÖGO brand including […]

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1 week ago Alleged drunk Ontario driver clocked at 200km/h says he was 'late for work'

Times have been pretty darn tough in Ontario, between the present economic recession and sky-high unemployment rates, an ongoing trade war and long-running cost of living crisis, a growing socio-political divide and general lack of faith in various levels of government — need we go on?But even if it feels like it's all been more than enough to make us all collectively lose our cool or lean into our vices, there's no excuse or explanation for what one Toronto resident was caught doing behind the wheel this weekend.Putting both themselves and the public in grave danger in the process, an unnamed 25-year-old was pulled over by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Sunday morning after they were clocked going a whopping 200 km/h — which is double the posted limit — along Highway 407.Upon pulling the vehicle over, though, officers discovered that the serious speeding was only the beginning of the motorist's...

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1 week ago Letters, April 27: Carney’s U.K. reputation a cautionary tale for Canadian voters

Are the Oilers improving in the playoffs? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! BEWARE THE BANKER It is inconceivable to me that after 10 years of Liberal ineptitude, corruption and malfeasance resulting in a whopping national debt that future generations will get to pay off, that there is a single voter in this country willing […]

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2 w. ago Canadian North Resources Inc. Announces Plans To Repurchase Common Shares

TORONTO, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian North Resources Inc. (“CNRI” or “the Company,” TSXV: CNRI; OTCQX: CNRSF; FSE: EO0 (E-O-zero)) announces that it has filed with the TSX Venture Exchange a Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid which is proposed to commence on April 28, 2025 and terminate on […]

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2 w. ago Here's when Canadians can cash in on the next government payouts in May

Eligible Canadians can expect money from the government this month through various Government of Canada benefits and credits.According to Statistics Canada, the country's inflation rate rose to 2.3 per cent in March, slightly lower than the 2.6 per cent increase seen in February.Despite a slightly lower inflation rate, life in Canada remains expensive, and unemployment is rising.In March, the cost of housing increased by 3.9 per cent, while transportation costs rose by 1.2 per cent. Food purchased from stores continues to become more expensive, with prices increasing by 3.2 per cent.As the cost of living remains high, it's worth checking to see which government benefits you may qualify for. Ensure that your direct deposit is enabled, as you look forward to the following benefits, if you meet the criteria:Canada Child Benefit (CCB) — May 20Eligible families in Canada can expect their monthly Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment on May 20. In July 2024, with the ...

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2 w. ago Canadian General Investments, Limited Declares Dividend on Common Shares

TORONTO, Canada, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian General Investments, Limited (“CGI” or “the Company”) (TSX:CGI) (LSE: CGI) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share payable on June 15, 2025 to common shareholders of record at the close of business on May 30, 2025 (“the Dividend”). This dividend is designated as an “eligible […]

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2 w. ago HealthPRO Canada and the CAN Health Network Join Forces to Accelerate Procurement of Made

New partnership supports Canadian innovators, strengthens healthcare, and expands market access opportunities. Oakville, ON, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HealthPRO Canada, the country’s national group contracting provider for healthcare, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the CAN Health Network (CAN Health) to accelerate the adoption and procurement of innovative, made-in-Canada healthcare solutions.     […]

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