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Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in November. 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 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by province
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in November. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 10.4 per cent (10.1) _ Prince Edward Island 7.7 per cent (8.5) _ Nova Scotia 6.7 per cent (6.7) _ New Brunswick 6.6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National employment numbers for November from Statistics Canada, at a glance
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s November employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6.5 per cent (6.9) Employment rate: 60.9 per cent (60.8) Participation rate: 65.1 per cent (65.3) Number unemployed: 1,477,800 (1,557,300) Number working: 21,135,500 (21,081,900) Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate: 12.8 per cent (14.1) Men (25 plus) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: MLS Cup Finalists Prepare Ahead of Saturday’s Match
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
Thomas Muller and The Vancouver Whitecaps are in Florida to take on Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in the league’s championship game tomorrow. The team playing in its home stadium, or home market, has won 11 of the last 14 MLS Cup titles. Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter says they’re not concerned with those numbers. The Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada added 54,000 jobs in November, unemployment rate drops to 6.5%: StatCan
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — The labour market surprised economists again in November with a third straight month of job gains. Statistics Canada says the economy added 54,000 jobs last month compared with expectations for a small drop in employment. The unemployment rate fell to 6.5 per cent from 6.9 per cent in October with 26,000 fewer people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: Carney, Trump and Sheinbaum to meet at 2026 World Cup draw in Washington
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Carney, Trump and Sheinbaum to meet at 2026 World Cup draw in Washington Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Washington today as the future ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney, Trump and Sheinbaum to meet at 2026 World Cup draw in Washington
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Washington Friday as the future of the continental trade agreement hangs in the balance. The 2026 World Cup draw will mark the first time all three leaders have gathered in person. It comes ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says politician recall legislation being misused
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
CALGARY — The architect of Alberta’s politician recall legislation says it was never meant to be used as a political weapon, but as an “ultimate tool of accountability” if a politician engages in illegal or unethical behaviour. Jason Kenney gave the remarks in an interview Thursday as the party he helped create – the United ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newfoundland girl’s disappearance prompts calls for tougher laws to stop abductions
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
ST. JOHN’S — Bouchra Marbouhi says she last saw her young daughter more than two months ago, when the girl left with her father for a routine sleepover. The five-year-old never came home, she said. Instead, Marbouhi said she got a series of texts the next day from her estranged husband, her daughter’s father, saying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minister says government launching review of firearms classification regime
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says the federal government is launching a review of Canada’s firearms classification regime that will include consultations with Indigenous communities on the SKS rifle. The government has been heavily criticized by gun control advocates for not including the semi-automatic SKS in its list of banned firearms. The SKS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Critics question Saab’s offer to bring 10,000 aerospace jobs to Canada
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — Critics are questioning the solidity of Saab’s pitch to deliver 10,000 jobs in Canada if it decides to set up shop here to assemble Gripen fighter jets. The Swedish company has said little about how it came to that number, making it hard to evaluate the offer. Saab spokesperson Jenny Gerdes said the ... Read More »
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