Inflation slowed to 4.2% but much of that reflects lower gas prices
One in 10 Canadians, many lacking employer-sponsored disability coverage, work in the gig economy
Tax processing, transfers and trade could be impacted by job action, NBF says
Monthly increase in EI recipients comes off historic low in January
Housing market, bank liquidity and the commercial real estate sector top the regulator's list of concerns
Affordability may become an even bigger issue as housing starts lag immigration numbers
In 2023, employers are paying 44.7% more at the top end than in 2018
However, labour market tightness isn't expected to last
Average weekly earnings rose 2.9%, StatsCan said
Jobless rates remain near record lows amid still-tight labour markets