The year-over-year increase was the most since February 2025
Disparate effects of tariffs weighing on provinces' fortunes
In December, employment declined, vacancies rose and wage growth slowed
PMI data for both countries improved in January
Drop in goods-producing industries was offset by growth in services
The agency motor vehicle sales fell 15.9% in the month
Effect of U.S.-China trade truce not yet apparent while domestic demand remains shaky
Survey finds 40% expecting to pass on tariff costs in year ahead
It was the highest level of sales since February
Critics question scale of investment in budget marketed as 'transformational'