Previous head was fired after a disappointing jobs report last year
Several high-profile companies have announced job cuts in the past year
Outlook for Canadian economy is vulnerable to unpredictable U.S. trade policies, geopolitical risks, central bank notes
Central bank under pressure to show objectivity amid political, legal attacks
Higher spending across the board, including lower-income groups, a risk to Canada's future growth
Details about Greenland framework that Trump said he reached with head of NATO still sparse
Figures point to a mostly strong economy with inflation still elevated
Employers added just 50,000 jobs last month, the U.S. government reported
The economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September
AI will contribute to 1.6% GDP growth this year, a stronger labour market and mid-2% core inflation