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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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Nationwide Outcry Erupts After ICE Killing of Minneapolis Activist

Ms Renee Nicole Good was participating in one of numerous “neighbourhood patrols” when she was shot.

The fatal shooting of Minneapolis activist Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has sparked a wave of national protests and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement practices. The incident occurred during an ICE operation in a residential neighborhood, where Good was shot while attempting to drive away. Video recordings captured by bystanders have circulated widely, intensifying public anger and raising questions about the official account of the event.

Federal authorities have stated that Good posed a threat to officers, while local leaders and community advocates argue that the footage contradicts those claims. The conflicting narratives have fueled calls for transparency and an independent investigation.

In response, civil rights groups and grassroots organizers have coordinated more than a thousand demonstrations across the country, framing Good’s death as part of a broader pattern of excessive force and overreach by federal agencies. Rallies, vigils, and marches are planned in major cities as activists demand accountability and a reevaluation of immigration enforcement tactics.

The shooting has quickly become a national flashpoint, highlighting deep tensions between local communities and federal authorities. For many, the incident underscores the urgent need for systemic reform and greater oversight of federal operations.

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