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The Weekly Review, August 3 to 7, 2026 - Statistics Canada

The Weekly Review, August 3 to 7, 2026 - Statistics Canada

Employment increased by 75,000 (+0.4%) in July and the employment rate rose 0.1 percentage points to 60.9%. The unemployment rate declined 0.1 percentage points to 6.4%, the lowest rate since July 2024.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Smith-Ford event Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford will be at an event in Calgary talking about Canada’s economic future on Monday.
August home sales down 6.9% as economic headwinds threaten market momentum: CREA

August home sales down 6.9% as economic headwinds threaten market momentum: CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in August were down compared with a year ago as a fresh round of economic challenges threaten to dampen housing market momentum for the remainder of the year.
All eyes on Warsh as rate-hike fever spreads across G7 central banks - CMT News

All eyes on Warsh as rate-hike fever spreads across G7 central banks - CMT News

Central banks from much of the Group of Seven face a pivotal week as mounting inflation risks heap pressure on them to raise interest rates.
Don’t assume your child will be your caregiver as you age, expert warns

Don’t assume your child will be your caregiver as you age, expert warns

As more Canadians approach retirement age, an expert says it’s important for people to have realistic conversations about
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