Unemployment Rate Hits 6.8% in December Despite Job Growth
Canada's labour market shows mixed signals as the unemployment rate rises to 6.8% in December 2025, even with a net job gain. Explore the details and economic implications.
Canada's labour market shows mixed signals as the unemployment rate rises to 6.8% in December 2025, even with a net job gain. Explore the details and economic implications.
Canada's unemployment rate increased to 6.8% in December as more people entered the labor force. The economy added 8,300 jobs, a significant slowdown from November. Read the full analysis of the latest Statistics Canada data.
Statistics Canada is set to release the December 2025 labour force survey, providing a crucial snapshot of the Canadian economy's health and job market trends.
Newly released data reveals a significant decrease in crime across Detroit in 2025 compared to the previous year. Discover the latest figures and what they mean for the region.
Mexico announces a significant decline in homicides for 2025, but security experts warn the data requires careful interpretation. Read the full analysis.
Canada's trade performance improved in October with a smaller-than-anticipated deficit. Get the latest data and analysis on the country's economic outlook.
Winnipeg saw a dramatic near 50% reduction in homicides in 2025, according to police data. Explore the details behind this significant drop in violent crime.
New data reveals a significant 11.6% decrease in crimes against property in Windsor for 2025. Explore the details and what it means for community safety. Read the full report.
Lorne Gunter analyzes Edmonton's crime statistics, arguing that redefining crime as 'social disorder' and underreporting skew official figures. Is the city's progress real?
Fresh statistics reveal uneven food inflation rates across Canadian regions. Discover the local impacts on grocery bills and what the data means for consumers nationwide.
Vancouver's ruling party, ABC, is under fire for using misleading citywide crime reduction figures in its year-end communications, despite having previously acknowledged the error. Discover the real numbers.
Discover the most popular baby names in Manitoba for 2025. Get the full list and see what trends are shaping parents' choices across the province.
Regina Police Service recorded 11 homicides in 2025, a sharp increase from the previous year's five-year low. Charges filed in all cases, with many still before the courts. Read the full report.
Ottawa police report 19 homicides in 2025, with charges laid in 14 cases. The year saw a decrease from 2024's record but remains the second-highest in five years. Read the details.
A new survey shows a stark disconnect in the GTA: most believe crime is rising sharply, while official data indicates a significant decline. Explore the perception gap and its implications.
A new survey shows a stark perception gap in the Greater Toronto Area, where residents believe crime is rising despite national statistics indicating a decline. Discover the facts behind the fear.
A new study reveals Windsorites believe crime is increasing, but police data shows a downward trend. Explore the perception gap and what it means for community safety in 2025.
Edmonton Police Chief Warren Driechel reports 32 homicides in 2025, with a troubling trend of youth involvement. Discover the factors behind this surge and the community response.
Edmonton's lottery winners claimed over $39.5 million in 2025, leading major Prairie cities. Discover the quirky stories behind Alberta's biggest jackpots.
The Canada Border Services Agency has published its 2025 statistics for major southwestern Ontario border crossings. Discover the trends in travel and trade.
Statistics Canada reports a 0.3% economic contraction in October, driven by manufacturing declines and service sector strikes. A preliminary estimate shows a slight 0.1% rebound in November.
Statistics Canada reports a significant rise in U.S. trips to Canada as holiday travel begins, marking the first increase in months while Canadians continue to avoid travel south.
Statistics Canada reports coffee prices have soared, with ground coffee up 35.2%. Climate issues in Brazil and Vietnam, plus rising Asian demand, are key factors. Read more.
New Statistics Canada data reveals a sharp 26.3% drop in Canadian trips to the U.S. in October. Discover the trends in cross-border travel and what's driving the change.
Statistics Canada reports a significant uptick in U.S. resident travel to Canada in October 2025, marking the first increase after eight consecutive months of decline. Get the latest data and analysis on cross-border travel trends.
Statistics Canada reports a 3% rise in U.S.-resident trips to Canada in October, marking the first increase after eight months of decline. Overseas arrivals also surged.
Canadian retail sales declined to $69.4 billion in October, led by drops in food, beverage, and clothing. Economists see a flat trend signaling consumer caution.
Statistics Canada reports a slight decline in retail sales for October 2025. Get the details on the consumer spending slowdown and what it means for the economy.
A problematic November 2025 U.S. inflation report, marred by a federal shutdown, casts doubt on cooling price data and President Trump's affordability victory claims. Wall Street labels it 'a mess'.
British Columbia's population has fallen for the first time ever, driven by an exodus of non-permanent residents. Explore the causes and what it means for housing, healthcare, and the labour market.