Economic Indicators

Government borrowing rises in Q2 as banks pays down debt

Overall borrowing activity declines to $36.7B, the lowest since Q3 of 2023

By Jonathan Got |September 5, 2025

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Unemployment rate climbs to 7.1% in August as economy loses 66,000 jobs

Economists had forecast a 7% unemployment rate for August

By The Canadian Press |September 5, 2025

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Auto sales in August post first annual decline since February: DesRosiers

Vehicle sales down 2.9% from last year as economy slows

By The Canadian Press |September 4, 2025

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Merchandise trade deficit narrows, services trade surplus grows

Canada's trade surplus with the U.S. widened to $6.7B in July

By Jonathan Got |September 4, 2025

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