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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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Belgian Authorities Foil Terror Plot Targeting Prime Minister

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 25, 2025.

Belgian authorities announced they have disrupted a terrorist plot aimed at attacking Prime Minister Bart De Wever and other politicians. The federal prosecutor’s office confirmed that police in Antwerp arrested suspects during coordinated raids, uncovering materials resembling an improvised explosive device, steel balls, and evidence of plans to use a drone in the attack.

Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevot described the discovery as “deeply shocking,” stressing that the incident highlights the ongoing reality of terrorist threats in Belgium. The suspects are being investigated for attempted terrorist murder and participation in the activities of a terrorist group.

This foiled plot comes against the backdrop of Belgium’s history with extremist violence, including the 2016 Brussels bombings and more recent attacks linked to radicalized individuals. Officials emphasized that vigilance remains essential as the country continues to strengthen its counterterrorism measures.


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