The labour productivity of Canadian businesses fell 0.5 per cent in the first quarter, Statistics Canada said Wednesday, marking a second straight …
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Economists pour cold water on recession talk after Canada’s economy stalls in Q1
By Craig Lord Canada’s economy is still struggling to grow but some economists weighing in on the latest real gross domestic product results …
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Canada entered technical recession in Q1, employee pay up 1.2 per cent: Statistics Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada entered a technical recession in the first quarter of 2026, Statistics Canada reported Friday, even as employee compensation rose 1.2 per …
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Most universities report flat or falling teaching staff counts, says Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada released the first results from its Full-time University and College Academic Staff System (FT-UCASS) for the 2025/2026 academic year on …
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Payroll employment slips in March as job vacancies hold steady: Statistics Canada
Payroll employment in Canada fell by 31,800 jobs, or 0.2 per cent, in March, Statistics Canada reported, bringing the cumulative decline since …
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Inflation rises to 2.8% in April but Iran war impact limited to gas pumps for now
By Craig Lord Higher gas prices driven mainly by the war in Iran pushed inflation higher in April but some economists argue the …
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Unemployment rate climbs for Canadians with disabilities in 2025: StatsCan
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe unemployment rate for Canadians with disabilities rose to 9.2 per cent in 2025, up from 8.3 per cent the year before, …
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Wages at Canadian small and medium-sized businesses rose 4.2 per cent year-over-year in April, outpacing inflation of 2.4 per cent, according to …
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Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.9 per cent in April as more people searched for work, Statistics Canada reported Friday. The jobless …
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Millennials own homes at lower rates than earlier generations, Statistics Canada finds
Millennials are less likely to own homes than Gen-Xers or baby boomers were at the same age, according to a new Statistics …


