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Despite most economists expecting a small gain, Canada’s job market broke its recent hot streak with a loss of 42,000 jobs in August. By contrast, the U.S. saw a surprising jump in jobs, following a string of losses. The White House was quick to credit tariffs as a reason why. We have coverage from both...

For all the potential benefits of artificial intelligence to humans, there are also risks — for example, risks of mass disruption to the labour market. More than 200 economists from around the world, including many in Canada, issued a statement Monday saying politicians and policymakers need to think more about those risks. Ottawa is handing...

Calgary’s unemployment rate still ranks among the highest major Canadian cities, but local experts believe a marked increase in full-time employment and strong growth in several sectors are encouraging signs. As Skylar Peters reports, there’s one thing in particular job-seekers should be sharpening up, if they want to take advantage.

With young people across Manitoba looking for jobs this summer, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business has released the results of a survey, which shows a major disconnect between how employers and youth search for each other in a competitive job market. Global News Morning’s Clay Young has more.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning to NATO as he calls on allies for help in securing the Strait of Hormuz. A reality check on Canada’s promise to ramp up oil production. How artificial intelligence is changing an increasingly competitive job market, and what critics are skeptical of. Plus, the Canadians who won big at the...

The Canadian housing market is expected to stay subdued this year as economic uncertainty continues, with tariffs coming from south of the border. Experts say purchasing a home may not be a priority for many Canadians as a cloud of unpredictability hangs over the job market. Jazan Grewal has this story and more in Business...

Young Canadians looking for work are struggling to find it. The latest job numbers from Statistics Canada show youth unemployment came in at 12.8% in January, almost double the national average. Ken Chatoor with the Labour Market Information Council looks at what’s driving youth unemployment.

Canada, the U.S. and Mexico are co-hosting next summer’s FIFA World Cup. For many Canadians, the focus on Friday’s FIFA ceremony in Washington was split between our national soccer team and the political action on the sidelines. But by leading Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Team Canada may have avoided some of...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of stalling a proposed pacific pipeline, saying “there’s only one thing standing in the way of this project, and that’s Mark Carney.” He says approving the project would expand Canada’s market access to billions of Asian consumers and boost jobs at home. Poilievre also linked...

A new report from Desjardins finds young job seekers in Canada are facing an uphill battle. We speak with Dejsardins Economist L.J. Valencia about the latest job numbers and why young Canadians are having such a tough time breaking into the job market.

On Friday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford addressed the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump and Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem holding interest rates on Canada’s housing market. Ford pointed to “uncertainty” surrounding Trump’s administration as a significant factor affecting Canadians’ job security and, consequently, the housing market. “Uncertainty with Donald Trump. He’s causing the...

The Canadian labour market stalled somewhat in April, adding just 7,400 new jobs according to the latest report from Statistics Canada. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Friday May 9, 2025.

Fri, Sep 9: Statistics Canada says more Canadians were working in the month of August. But as Sean O’Shea reports, there’s more competition than ever to find that coveted job.

Pam Goldsmith-Jones expresses the importance of diversifying with markets abroad in order to create more jobs for Canadians.

When Conservative leader Andrew Scheer questioned Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the current job market and Canadian “recession,” Trudeau said that government policies have helped lift 900,000 Canadians out of poverty and stated that he will continue investing in and supporting Canadian workers and families.

During a press conference on Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke about the ongoing pipeline debate facing Canada in which Trudeau said the governments are working together to work on a solutiont hat is both good for the economy and the environment. Trudeau also added a “rigorous process by which these [pipeline] decisions will be...

Global’s business analyst Michael Campbell takes a look at the big-scale impact of the coronavirus closures and the federal aid package. From stock markets, to oil prices, to imports and exports, and of course everyday Canadian jobs, every aspect of the economy is being impacted.

Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management’s Kevin Becker talks about inflation numbers expected from Stats Canada, along with Canadian job vacancies hitting a record high.

Canadian unemployment numbers show that women face a harder time in the job market than their male counterparts. What’s behind the disparity and how can women even the playing field? Human resource expert Sherri Rabinovitch joins Global’s Laura Casella to provide some answers.

With the release of the latest job numbers from Statistics Canada, one Alberta city has scored the worst unemployment rate of any major Canadian city. One economist warns that the numbers aren’t quite as grim as the data may suggest, but the threat of a trade war could change the market. Kabi Moulitharan explains.