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Economy

Turbulent month of economic data changes nothing for BoC

July 13, 2026 Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
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News

Unemployment rate falls to 6.5% in June as employers add 18,000 jobs

July 10, 2026 Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
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News

Quarterly payments of boosted grocery and essentials benefit start today

July 3, 2026 Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
Inflation
News

Economy rebounds after contraction with 0.5% growth in April

June 30, 2026 Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
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Economy

These economists are worried Canada has a data quality problem

June 25, 2026 Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
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Economy

Bank of Canada officials seemed unfazed by the surprise economic decline in Q1

June 24, 2026 Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
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Economy

No evidence of generalized inflation despite May price hikes: BoC’s Macklem

June 23, 2026 Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
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Economy

Inflation jumps to 3.2% in May thanks to higher gas prices

June 22, 2026 Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
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Tax and Estate

Automatic tax filing could give the average non-filer more than $2K per year: PBO

June 18, 2026 Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
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Tax and Estate

Watchdog says tax code is ‘completely nuts’, calls for simplification, automation

June 16, 2026 Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
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Economy

BoC holds key rate steady at 2.25%

June 10, 2026 Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
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Economy

Economy adds 88,000 jobs in May

June 5, 2026 Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
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