Canadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, biggest loss since 2022

Canada's unemployment rate rises to 6.7% as economy loses 33,000 jobs

Canada's unemployment rate climbed to 6.7% in March, up from 6.6 per cent the month before, as the economy lost 33,000 jobs.

The employment rate fell in Canada in March for the first time in three years, the national statistics center reported on Friday, at a time when companies reduce U.S. commercial war contracts.Read more]]>

Canada loses jobs for first time in 3 years as US tariffs bite

Employment in Canada fell for the first time in three years in March, the national statistical agency said Friday, as uncertainty over US tariffs led businesses to cut staff and stall hiring.

Canada lost 33K jobs in March as unemployment ticks up slightly - National

Canada shed 33,000 jobs in March and unemployment increased 0.1 per cent to 6.7 per cent as companies shift gears amid a broader trade war.

Windsor's unemployment rate dips in March to 9.3 per cent

Despite a drop in the area's labour force, Windsor's unemployment rate went down a bit in March.

Canadian Economy Lost 33,000 Jobs in March, Biggest Loss Since 2022

The economy shed 33,000 jobs in March, the biggest loss since January 2022, while the unemployment rate ticked higher, Statistics Canada said Friday. The agency said the unemployment rate for March rose to 6.7 percent compared with 6.6 percent in February. The hit came amid increased uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs that have threatened economic growth. The job losses reversed some of the gains made at the end of last year and into January. TD…