Statistics Canada

US labor market shows cooling amid low-hire, low-fire trends

21 clusters · 270 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: US unemployment claims dip to 206,000

The July 2026 U.S. jobs report confirmed unexpected labor market weakness, with nonfarm payrolls decreasing by 23,000 jobs. This significantly missed market expectations of gains between 80,000 and 100,000 and marked the

Canada-US trade dispute and tariff escalation

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Canada labour market loses 42,000 jobs in August

A trade dispute between Canada and the United States has escalated following the breakdown of negotiations in August. In response to the impasse, Washington imposed duties on approximately $28 billion worth of Canadian p

Canada-US travel decline shows signs of mid-2026 recovery

6 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: US tourism groups attempt to win back Canadian visitors amid trade war

The sharp contraction in Canadian outbound travel to the United States, triggered by President Donald Trump’s return to office in 2025, has shown signs of a slight recovery in mid-2026, though industry uncertainty persis

Canada provincial skilled-worker immigration draws

10 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Canada Express Entry PNP draw issues 562 invitations

Provincial and territorial nomination programs have continued to dominate Canada’s skilled-worker immigration flow into late summer 2026. Following intensive draws in June and July, the federal Express Entry system held

Canada international student regulation changes

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Canada implements new regulations for international students

Effective September 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented new regulations for international students to address the cost of living and improve the integrity of the study permit proc

Canada industrial workforce development initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Canada launches workforce initiatives to support industrial strategy

The Canadian federal government has initiated a series of workforce development programs to support its industrial strategy and address skilled labour shortages. The process began with the launch of the Advanced Manufact

British Columbia housing and rental market trends

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: British Columbia housing and rental markets face slowdown

The British Columbia housing and rental markets are experiencing shifts in regulation and demand. The provincial government has announced a rent increase cap of 2.2 per cent for 2027, effective January 1, which is tied t

Canada antisemitic surge fuels record Jewish emigration

14 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Jewish communities face rising security concerns and antisemitism

The wave of antisemitic hate in Canada has continued into mid‑2026. On 1 August, a suspected arson destroyed the kosher Nöam restaurant in Montreal’s Côte‑des‑Neiges neighbourhood, prompting Israeli Ambassador Iddo Moed

Canada 2026 economic performance and trade tensions

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Canada economy grows 3.3% in Q2 amid trade tensions

Canada’s economy experienced a significant rebound in the second quarter of 2026, with annualized real GDP growth reaching approximately 3.3% to 3.4%. This performance marks the strongest quarterly growth in over three y

Regional economic and trade trends

2 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Spain and France see inflation rise in August due to energy costs

Economic indicators across several regions show varying trends in inflation, consumption, and trade. In Argentina, wholesale inflation for July was reported at 0.8%, though the year-on-year inflation rate reached 33.8%.

Canadian healthcare nursing recruitment

5 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Canada seeks international healthcare professionals to address workforce shortages

Healthcare organizations across various Canadian provinces have announced multiple vacancies for specialized nursing and leadership roles. In late July, job openings were reported in Yukon and Saskatchewan. These include

Canadian consumer debt reaches record $3.29 trillion

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Canada consumer debt hits record $3.29 trillion

Canadian consumer debt has reached record levels, with total household debt hitting approximately $3.29 trillion. While the overall growth rate of debt is slowing, the composition of borrowing is shifting toward consumer

Canadian economic performance and trade relations

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Wall Street indices close higher Friday despite bond yield volatility

The Canadian economy has shown signs of strength through mid-2026. Early August data indicated a $4.2 billion merchandise trade surplus in May, the largest in four years, alongside job growth that saw the economy add 18,

Canada Old Age Security benefit developments

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Conservative Party proposes increasing Old Age Security payments

In July 2026, Canada’s Old Age Security (OAS) program implemented a 1.2% increase in payments for the July–September quarter to account for inflation. This adjustment resulted in monthly increases of approximately C$8.92

Canada inflation fluctuates amid food and energy pressures

5 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: UK and Canada inflation rises amid energy and fuel price surges

Canada’s inflation landscape remains volatile, characterized by a persistent gap between cooling headline figures and rising food costs. In May 2026, food inflation hit 4.3%, driven by a 9% spike in fresh vegetables and

AI-generated misinformation during emergencies

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Ontario wildfires trigger transboundary smoke and AI misinformation crisis

Generative artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to create hyper-realistic synthetic media, such as images and videos, that spread rapidly on social media platforms. This misinformation often surfaces during