The outlook for the labour market is murky as Trump wages a trade war with foreign countries
But the unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.1% as the number of jobless Americans rose
The Canadian economy added just 1,100 jobs last month
Delinquency, charge-off rates rose in Q4, passing pre-pandemic levels
First gain in years may be short lived amid rising trade tensions
Affordable child care has helped, but career choice, progress stunting growth
Central bank's survey finds consumers' income, inflation expectations declining
Latest StatCan survey finds inflation pressure is the top concern
Total labour demand increased in 2024, vacancy rate rises too
Curbs on foreign workers will hurt in short run, but represent a return to pre-pandemic levels