A stronger housing market also possible, according to Market Participants Survey
Respondents said they worked multiple jobs due to fewer full-time job opportunities, to cover expenses
Restaurants added jobs, but 53% still operating at a loss or breaking even
Trudeau, in opening remarks at the event, reiterated the need for a 'Team Canada' approach
Still, the jobless rate slipped to 4% to start 2025
The BoC governor says central banks can't address weaker output and higher inflation at the same time
The manufacturing sector carried the largest employment gains, adding 33,000 jobs
The openings fell short of what economists had expected
A 15-year high in business, consumer insolvencies was recorded in 2024: association
However, the firm says it's hard to put the sales into context amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs