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Jobless rate reaches 6.8% in November, highest since January 2017 outside of pandemic
The jobless rate in Canada has been on an upward trend since April 2023, rising 1.7 percentage points over that timespan.
Downtown Ottawa centre receives $8M in federal funding
Upgrades to the Bronson Centre will better support the 30,000 people who use its services monthly, including the local arts and cultural communities.
Operating engineers, carpenters unions announce partnership
The move comes just months before contract bargaining season opens in Ontario next spring.
RESCON report finds tax burden on new housing is rising
On the average price of a new home in Ontario, which is about $1,070,000, consumers pay nearly $381,000 in income taxes, corporate, sales and transfer taxes, and development charges and fees.
Construction payroll employment dips in September
Construction was one of nine sectors to report payroll employment declines. The industry shed 5,700 jobs, or 0.5% of total employment.
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