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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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Kamala Harris Brings Humor to SNL, Urges Calm Before Election

 

In a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL), Vice President Kamala Harris joined the show’s cold open just days before the U.S. presidential election. Harris, who is running for president, appeared alongside Maya Rudolph, who has famously impersonated her on the show.

During the segment, Harris and Rudolph engaged in a humorous exchange, playing off Harris’s name with phrases like "keep Calm-ala and carry on-ala". The appearance aimed to inject some levity into the tense pre-election atmosphere, encouraging viewers to stay calm and focused.

Harris’s participation in SNL marks a strategic move to connect with a broader audience and lighten the mood as the election approaches. Her message was clear: amidst the political drama, it’s important to stay composed and positive.


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