Claims have been on a downward trend since their peak in May 2009
Harper rules out recession speculation, second stimulus after job losses
U.S. survey shows hiring boost in July
Pressure grows for higher interest rates
Consensus is for 15,000 jobs to be added in June
Unemployment rate dips to 9.5%
Widespread among services industries
24,700 jobs added: StatsCan
Gains in manufacturing, construction and oil & gas extaction
Largest declines in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta