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Canada’s Jobless Rate Rises to 6.8% Despite December Hiring

          A employee sorts batteries on a conveyor belt at a recycling facility in Port Colborne, Ontario. Canada’s unemployment rate climbed to 6.8% in December , even though the economy added 8,200 jobs during the month. The increase in unemployment wasn’t driven by widespread layoffs but by a surge in the number of people entering the labour force and actively looking for work. December Highlights Unemployment rate: Up from 6.5% to 6.8% Employment: Net gain of 8,200 jobs Labour force: Expanded significantly, outpacing job creation Full-time work: Increased Part-time work: Declined Why the Rate Rose Economists point out that the rise in unemployment reflects renewed labour market participation , not a weakening economy. More Canadians felt confident enough to start job hunting, but hiring didn’t keep pace with the influx of job seekers. This marks the fourth straight month of employment growth , yet December also saw the largest increas...
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Final Countdown: Harris and Trump Make Last Push as Election Day Nears

 

With just six days remaining until the U.S. presidential election, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is reaching its climax. Both candidates are intensifying their campaigns in key battleground states, aiming to sway undecided voters and solidify their support base.

Harris is focusing on economic issues and job creation, emphasizing her plans to reduce living costs and restore abortion rights protections. She has been campaigning in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, highlighting her commitment to addressing the needs of working families.

Trump, on the other hand, is appealing to religious voters and emphasizing his stance on immigration. He has been holding rallies in North Carolina and Wisconsin, where he continues to draw large crowds. Trump's campaign has faced criticism over recent racist remarks made by a comedian at one of his rallies, but he remains undeterred in his efforts to energize his base.

Early voting numbers have reached unprecedented levels, with millions of Americans already casting their ballots. The outcome of this election will hinge on voter turnout and the efficiency of the vote-counting process. As Election Day approaches, both candidates are making their final appeals to voters, hoping to secure a victory on November 5.
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