Businesses slash 308,000 jobs
But jobless rate holds steady
Economy adds 143,000 jobs in January
Canadian economy adds 34,000 full-time jobs
58,000 jobs added in December
But companies slash 101,000 jobs in December
Manufacturing sector continues to shed jobs
Manufacturing sector leads the way
Rate set at $2.10 for 2003
Part-time jobs push rate down to 7.6%