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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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Tragedy in Gaza: School Shelter Targeted Amid Ceasefire Talks


An Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City has claimed the lives of at least 23 people, including children, as Arab mediators work tirelessly to negotiate a long-term truce between Israel and Hamas. The strike ignited tents sheltering displaced Palestinians, leaving many burned alive. 

The attack comes amidst heightened tensions and a seven-week blockade on Gaza, which has severely restricted food and humanitarian aid. International criticism of the blockade has intensified, with France, Germany, and Britain calling it "intolerable". Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has urged Hamas to release hostages to prevent further escalation.

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, with displaced families struggling to survive under dire conditions. The tragedy underscores the urgent need for a resolution to the conflict and an end to civilian suffering.



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