A new Statistics Canada study shows COVID-19 significantly altered self-employment patterns in Canada, with more workers abandoning entrepreneurship than entering it during …
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Canada-U.S. unemployment gap widens as job security concerns grow
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe gap between Canadian and American unemployment rates continues to expand, with Canada’s jobless rate now sitting 1.6 percentage points higher than …
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Canada’s unemployment rate climbs to 6.9 per cent in April
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.9 per cent in April, marking a 0.2 percentage point increase from March and reaching levels not …
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Median after-tax income rises slightly for Canadians to $74,200, seniors see largest gains
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe national median after-tax income reached $74,200 in 2023, a modest 1.2 per cent increase from the previous year after adjusting for …
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Racialized youth, immigrants hit hardest as NEET rates climb: Statistics Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s young adults are increasingly finding themselves disconnected from both education and employment, with racialized youth and highly educated immigrants bearing the …
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Canadian economy contracts 0.2% in February, driven by resource sector slowdown
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s real gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 0.2% in February, partially offsetting January’s 0.4% growth, according to the latest report from …
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Employment declined in March for first time in more than two years: Statistics Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEmployment in Canada fell by 33,000 in March, the first monthly decline in more than two years, as full-time work dropped and …
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Business ownership trends show long-term decline in entry rates, Statistics Canada finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe rate of Canadians entering business ownership declined steadily from 2006 to 2020, suggesting reduced entrepreneurial dynamism and potential long-term implications for …
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Employment edges up in January as job vacancies continue downward trend: StatsCan
Canada’s payroll employment rose modestly in January 2025, driven by gains in education, retail, and health care sectors, while job vacancies remained …
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Nearly half of Canadians with disabilities face communication barriers: Statistics Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly four million Canadians with disabilities encountered communication barriers in 2022, with in-person interactions and digital access among the most common challenges, …


