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5 Things to Know Today — June 7, 2026

  Canada woke up to a week packed with market-moving events. Here are the five things every Canadian needs on their radar heading into Monday. 1 Labour Market Canada's Jobs Surprise: 88,000 Added in May Canada's labour market delivered a stunner on Friday. Statistics Canada reported 88,000 jobs were added in May — nearly nine times the 10,000 gain economists had forecast. The unemployment rate dropped to 6.6% from 6.9%, the lowest since January. Full-time work drove the gains, with construction, transportation, and information sectors leading the charge. The May report is the first significant employment gain since November 2025 and claws back most of the 112,000 jobs lost in the first four months of the year. Why it matters — This is welcome news for Canadians anxious about a technical recession, but the gains only partly offset earlier losses. A hotter labour market also raises the odds the Bank of Canada could hike rather than cut rates — watch the June 10 decision closel...

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Israeli Strikes Claim Lives in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Resume

 

In a tragic escalation of violence, Israeli military strikes have killed dozens of people in the Gaza Strip, including women and children. The strikes, which took place over the past 24 hours, have brought the death toll to 62, according to Palestinian medics. The attacks targeted various locations, including residential areas and a house in Gaza City, where 12 people were killed.

As the death toll rises, mediators have launched a new push for a ceasefire in Qatar. The talks, brokered by Qatari and Egyptian mediators with the support of the U.S. administration, aim to bring an end to the 15-month-long conflict and secure the release of Israeli hostages.

The situation remains tense, with both sides expressing a commitment to reaching an agreement, though it remains unclear how close they are to a resolution. The international community continues to call for an end to the violence and for humanitarian aid to reach those affected by the conflict.

The ongoing conflict has already displaced most of Gaza's 2.3 million residents and caused widespread destruction. As the talks proceed, the hope is that a ceasefire can be achieved to prevent further loss of life and suffering.




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