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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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Protests Erupt Nationwide After Minneapolis ICE Actions Spark Public Outrage

                                         Demonstrators attend an "ICE Out" protest in Minneapolis

Demonstrations have spread across the United States following a surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Minneapolis, where recent enforcement operations have intensified public concern and fueled widespread anger. What began as local frustration quickly escalated into coordinated walkouts and rallies, with students, educators, and community groups mobilizing in cities across the country.

The Minneapolis area has become the center of attention after a large federal deployment dramatically increased the presence of immigration agents in the region. The scale of the operation, combined with reports of aggressive tactics, has raised questions about oversight and the broader direction of federal immigration policy.

Adding to the unrest are conflicting signals from the Trump administration about the future of the enforcement surge. While some officials hint at potential adjustments, others insist the operation will continue, leaving communities uncertain and on edge.

As protests continue to grow, organizers say they intend to maintain pressure until there is greater transparency, accountability, and a clear plan for how immigration enforcement will be handled moving forward.


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