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5 Things to Know Today: Jobs Report, Gas Tax Reprieve and a BoC Rate-Hike Warning

  Friday, September 4, 2026 It's a loaded Friday: a jobs report lands on both sides of the border this morning, Ottawa just quietly gave drivers several extra months of relief at the pump, and the Bank of Canada's governor put rate hikes back on the table. Here's what matters for your wallet. 1. Jobs day, on both sides of the border Statistics Canada releases its August Labour Force Survey this morning, alongside the U.S. jobs report, in one of the more closely watched data double-headers of the year. Economists polled by Reuters expect Canada added about 15,000 jobs in August, with unemployment holding at 6.4% - the two-year low set in July, when the economy surprised everyone with a 75,000-job jump. A soft number would reinforce bets that the Bank of Canada stays cautious into the fall; a strong one adds fuel to the rate-hike talk already coming out of Ottawa (see #3). What it means for you: If you're job hunting or watching mortgage rates, this print matters more th...
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Ottawa Prepares for Trump 2.0: Reinforcing Border Security

 

As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his second term, Ottawa is taking proactive measures to ensure the security of Canada's borders. With Trump's aggressive immigration policies and mass deportation plans, Canadian officials are preparing for a potential influx of migrants seeking refuge.

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has emphasized that Canada's borders are "safe and secure" and that the country will continue to control who enters. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have been preparing for months, anticipating increased migrant traffic at the border. Measures include acquiring more police cruisers, setting up permanent or semi-permanent buildings, and chartering buses to transport migrants if necessary.

Freeland's message to Canadians is clear: "We control our borders. Every Canadian has the absolute right to expect that our country chooses who comes here and who doesn't". This stance aims to reassure the public and deter any potential surge of undocumented immigrants fleeing the United States.

As the situation unfolds, Ottawa remains vigilant, ready to adapt to the challenges posed by Trump's immigration policies and ensure the safety and security of Canada's borders.

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