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June Jobs Report: What It Means for the Bank of Canada's July 15 Decision

  Friday, July 10, 2026 Statistics Canada releases its June Labour Force Survey today, and the timing couldn't matter more. This is the last major economic data point before the Bank of Canada's next interest rate decision on July 15, 2026 — and whichever way the jobs numbers break, they'll shape what happens to borrowing costs for the rest of the summer. What Economists Are Expecting Consensus forecasts point to a modest but positive jobs report. Economists expect Canada added around 10,000 jobs in June, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 6.6%. That would follow a much stronger May, when the economy added 88,000 jobs and the unemployment rate actually fell by 0.3 percentage points. In other words, June's report is expected to show a cooling-off after May's surprise strength — not a reversal, but a return to a more modest pace of hiring. Indicator May 2026 June 2026 (Forecast) Net Employment Change +88,000 jobs +10,000 jobs (expected) Unemployment Rate 6....
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Strike on Gaza Journalists Sparks Global Outcry Over Press Freedom

 

                        Mourners attend the funeral of Al Jazeera journalists killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City Monday.

A deadly Israeli airstrike targeting a tent near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza has killed six journalists, including prominent Al Jazeera correspondent Anas Al-Sharif. The attack, which occurred during intensified bombardments in eastern Gaza City, marks one of the deadliest incidents for media personnel since the war began in October 2023.

Among the victims were Al Jazeera reporters Mohammed Qreiqeh and photojournalists Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, Moamen Aliwa, and freelance journalist Mohammed Al-Khaldi. The Israeli military confirmed it had targeted Al-Sharif, alleging ties to Hamas—a claim strongly denied by Al Jazeera and press freedom organizations.

The strike has drawn condemnation from international watchdogs, including Reporters Without Borders and the UN Human Rights Office, which labeled the killings a “grave breach of international humanitarian law”. Critics argue the attack reflects a broader pattern of targeting journalists under the guise of counterterrorism.

As Israel signals plans to expand its offensive in Gaza City, the deaths of these journalists have intensified calls for accountability and protection of media workers in conflict zones.

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