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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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Honoring Sacrifice: Canada Observes Remembrance Day

Gen. Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, places a wreath during the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. 



Across Canada, solemn ceremonies marked Remembrance Day as veterans, dignitaries, and citizens gathered to pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed in times of war and peace. From Ottawa’s National War Memorial to local cenotaphs in towns and cities, the nation paused at the eleventh hour to observe two minutes of silence.

Wreaths were laid, prayers offered, and the haunting notes of the “Last Post” echoed across memorial sites. Veterans stood proudly alongside younger generations, symbolizing the enduring legacy of service and remembrance. Political leaders and community representatives emphasized the importance of honoring the fallen while supporting those who continue to serve today.

The ceremonies served not only as a reflection on Canada’s military history but also as a reminder of the values of freedom, peace, and resilience that unite the country.


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