Economy

Unemployment rate drops to 6.5% in January despite 25,000 job losses

Labour survey shows first net loss of jobs since August

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |February 6, 2026

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Toronto, Vancouver show biggest signs of mortgage stress: CMHC

Some borrowers are extending their amortization periods to lower their monthly payments

By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press |February 5, 2026

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Canada must ‘lean into’ economic disruption: BoC’s Macklem

The central bank is forecasting weak growth in the economy over the next two years due to AI, U.S. protectionism

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |February 5, 2026

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Growth to slow amid consumer weakness: Fitch

Unemployment may have peaked, but excess supply to curb wage growth

By James Langton |February 4, 2026

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