Economic Indicators

Labour market posts one last surprise for 2022, adds 104,000 jobs in December

Wages up 5.1%, unemployment rate at 5.0%

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |January 6, 2023

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Consumer insolvencies in November move closer to pre-pandemic level

Inflation, end of Covid-19 support helped drive the increase

By The Canadian Press |January 5, 2023

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Lower energy exports, higher dollar drive swing in monthly trade balance

Trade deficit returned in November, StatsCan data show

By James Langton |January 5, 2023

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Half of Canadian workers to seek new job in 2023 in hunt for better pay, perks: poll

Confidence in job market remains high among workers with in-demand skills

By Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press |January 4, 2023

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