Canadian Employment (January 2026)
Canadian employment ticked down 0.1 per cent from the previous month, with the economy losing 25,000 jobs to 21.121 million in January. The employment rate also edged down 0.1 per cent to 60.8 per cent, while the unemployment rate fell by 0.3 points to 6.5 per cent. Average hourly wages rose 3.3 per
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BC Housing Market Poised for a Modest Rebound in 2026
The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2026 First Quarter Housing Forecast Update today. Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in BC are forecast to rise 12 per cent to 78,690 units this year. In 2027, MLS® residential sales are forecast to move higher, rising
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Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement
The Bank of Canada held its overnight policy rate at 2.25 per cent this morning. In the statement accompanying the decision, the Bank noted that US trade restrictions and uncertainty continue to disrupt growth in Canada. The Bank projects modest near term economic growth as population growth slows a
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