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Canada’s Labour Market Surges in June, Defying Economic Forecasts

Canada’s job market delivered a pleasant surprise in June, as the national unemployment rate dipped to 6.9% , defying economists’ expectations of a rise to 7.1%. According to Statistics Canada, the economy added 83,000 jobs , marking the first significant employment gain since January. The bulk of the new positions were part-time roles , with 47,000 jobs  created in the private sector. Key growth sectors included wholesale and retail trade , which added 34,000 jobs, and health care and social assistance , which saw a boost of 17,000 positions. Even the manufacturing sector , previously hit by trade tensions, posted a modest gain of 10,000 jobs. This unexpected uptick in employment has prompted analysts to reconsider their forecasts for the Bank of Canada’s upcoming interest rate decision. While some had anticipated a rate cut, the strength of the June labour report may delay such moves. Despite the positive headline numbers, challenges remain. Student unemployment  remains ele...
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Manitoba Battles Unprecedented Wildfires Amid Second State of Emergency


Manitoba Declares Second Provincewide Emergency as Wildfires Escalate

For the second time this year, Manitoba has declared a provincewide state of emergency in response to a surge in wildfires threatening northern communities. The declaration, effective as of Thursday, comes after more than one million hectares have burned—ten times the province’s 20-year average.

The crisis has forced the evacuation of approximately 12,600 residents, with communities like Garden Hill Anisininew Nation and Snow Lake issuing mandatory evacuation orders. The Canadian Armed Forces deployed a Hercules transport plane to assist in evacuating Garden Hill, a remote fly-in community located 475 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg.

To accommodate evacuees, the province is utilizing Winnipeg’s RBC Convention Centre, emergency shelters, and local arenas. However, concerns have been raised about the suitability of congregate shelters for elders and those with medical needs. Premier Wab Kinew assured that hotel rooms will be prioritized for vulnerable individuals.

“This is a wildfire season that’s setting records in all the wrong ways,” Kinew said, urging Manitobans to support those displaced by the fires. Officials noted that lightning strikes have fueled the resurgence of fires, with 105 active wildfires currently burning across the province.

As Manitoba braces for continued challenges, the government is coordinating with other provinces and international partners, including firefighters from Mexico, New Zealand, and Minnesota, to combat the blazes.



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