Canada’s April inflation figure anticipated to be well below the 5.2% wage growth
Committee needs data confirmation before rate cycle shifts
The agreement includes wage increases plus a pensionable one-time lump sum payment of $2,500
Report suggests the return on education is rising
Average weekly earnings rose 2.9%, StatsCan said
Openings were lower in November, and payroll employment was flat
Central banks must contend with hot labour market but avoid overtightening
The report said $4.6 billion went to ineligible people and another $27.4 billion should be investigated
Some U.S. central bank officials encouraged by falling commodity prices, unclogging supply chain
StatsCan reports that high earners saw incomes decline in 2020, but women fared better than men