US EditionCanadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, biggest loss since 2022
- The Canadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, marking the biggest decline since January 2022, as reported by Statistics Canada.
- The unemployment rate increased to 6.7 percent in March, up from 6.6 percent in February, according to Statistics Canada.
- Job losses were primarily in full-time positions, especially in the wholesale and retail sector, as noted by Statistics Canada.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed concerns about tariff impacts, stating, 'We will fight against these tariffs.
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Canada loses jobs for first time in 3 years as US tariffs bite
Employment in Canada fell for the first time in three years in March, the national statistical agency said Friday, as uncertainty over US tariffs led businesses to cut staff and stall hiring.
Windsor's unemployment rate dips in March to 9.3 per cent
Despite a drop in the area's labour force, Windsor's unemployment rate dropped slightly in March.The region's jobless rate fell by a tenth of a percentage point to 9.3 per cent last month, but Windsor is once again holding the country's highest unemployment rate among cities.Windsor's population grew by 300 in March, and 800 people left the labour force.The population grew to 409,200 in the Windsor Census Metropolitan Area, and the labour force …
Canadian Economy Lost 33,000 Jobs in March, Biggest Loss Since 2022
The economy shed 33,000 jobs in March, the biggest loss since January 2022, while the unemployment rate ticked higher, Statistics Canada said Friday. The agency said the unemployment rate for March rose to 6.7 percent compared with 6.6 percent in February. The hit came amid increased uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs that have threatened economic growth. The job losses reversed some of the gains made at the end of last year and into January. TD…
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