11-July-2026
Economy News
 
Canada's Economy Posts Modest Job Gains in June, Unemployment Rate Edges Down
11-Jul-2026

Canada's economy added a net of 18,200 jobs in June and the unemployment rate edged down to 6.5%, data showed on Friday, slightly beating estimates and continuing the momentum seen in the prior month despite the lingering trade uncertainty. Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast a net of 10,000 job gains, following a jump of 87,800 jobs in May, and they had estimated the unemployment rate at 6.6%, the same as posted in May.

News Source:- https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-07-10/canadas-economy-posts-modest-job-gains-in-june-unemployment-rate-edges-down