Iran, Bank of Canada and Sputtering economy
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Canada's economy lost 84,000 jobs in February while the unemployment rate edged up to 6.7 per cent, Statistics Canada said on Friday, a setback for the labour market and one of the worst monthly job losses seen in years outside of the pandemic.
OTTAWA--Canada's economy recovered far more strongly than anticipated in the latest quarter, pulled out of its decline by a bounce-back in net trade and a surge in defense spending that helped mask weak domestic demand. Gross domestic product grew at an ...
The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2026 /CNW/ - The Canadian economy is expected to grow in Q1 2026, finds the latest Main Street Quarterly report by the Canadian Federation of Independent ...
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The study states that the 'Buy Canadian' policy, enacted in December 2025, could cost taxpayers $12 billion each year it is in effect.
The Canadian economy continues to display resilience despite US tariffs, with initial estimates showing a small expansion last month. But growth is set to be negative for the quarter, with economists warning of a challenging 2026. Industry-based gross ...
Canada readies itself for its most significant trade outreach effort in Mexico, amidst historical heights in economic ties reached between both parties. The upcoming trade mission in the month of February signals a shift in Canadian trade policy towards ...
Canadian dollar gains 0.4% against the greenback Touches an 11-day high at 1.3626 Canada's fourth-quarter GDP decreases 0.6% on annualized basis Ten-year yield approaches three-month low TORONTO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar clawed back most of ...
A global supply shock triggered by war in the Middle East is rippling through Canada’s economy, pushing up costs for farmers, businesses and consumers even as surging energy prices boost the outlook for oil and gas producers and fuel exporters.