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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by province

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by province

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in January. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 10.6 per cent (10.5) _ Prince Edward Island 7.
National employment numbers for January from Statistics Canada, at a glance

National employment numbers for January from Statistics Canada, at a glance

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's January employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6.6 per cent (6.7) Employment rate: 61.1 per cent (61.0) Participation rate: 65.5 per cent (65.
In the news today: StatCan to release January jobs report

In the news today: StatCan to release January jobs report

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Statistics Canada set to release January jobs report today Statistics Canada is set to release its January jobs report this morning.
Trump and drones: Security officials prep for return of world leaders to Alberta

Trump and drones: Security officials prep for return of world leaders to Alberta

CALGARY — A security expert says those who remember how tight the security was when world leaders gathered in the Alberta backcountry two decades ago better buckle up this June when U.S. President Donald Trump comes to call.
MPs reject Trump's idea of clearing out Gaza as Israeli minister points to Canada

MPs reject Trump's idea of clearing out Gaza as Israeli minister points to Canada

Ottawa's only resettlement program for Gazans is limited to people with relatives in Canada, and only a small portion of the applications — currently capped at 5,000 — have resulted in Palestinians actually making it to Canada.
Five women sexually assaulted in B.C. 'grateful' for lawsuit victory, lawyers say

Five women sexually assaulted in B.C. 'grateful' for lawsuit victory, lawyers say

VANCOUVER — Five women who were raped in their Vancouver homes in the early 1980s all believed it was the same perpetrator, a man named Ivan Henry who was sent to prison indefinitely in 1983.
Fast-track approval no guarantee of success for B.C. mines, researcher suggests

Fast-track approval no guarantee of success for B.C. mines, researcher suggests

Research suggests economic factors have been behind long delays for many other proposals.
Trump's choice for chief trade negotiator says tariff threat is about fentanyl

Trump's choice for chief trade negotiator says tariff threat is about fentanyl

U.S. border patrol statistics show that less than one per cent of fentanyl seized is found at the northern border.
Quebec man extradited to U.S. after pregnant migrant dies in border crossing attempt

Quebec man extradited to U.S. after pregnant migrant dies in border crossing attempt

MONTREAL — U.S.