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People walk the Petit Champlain street with Christmas decorations, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Quebec City.

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Holiday job postings rise, but competition remains fierce

Holiday job postings in Canada are up slightly this year, but competition remains strong as unemployment stays elevated, making...

Holiday job postings rise, but competition remains fierce
A sign for help wanted is pictured in a business window in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

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“Generation screwed”? Youth job market shows signs of crisis

Canada’s youth jobless rate has surged to near-recession levels. Experts say gig work, AI, and immigration are reshaping the...

“Generation screwed”? Youth job market shows signs of crisis
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Insurance for self-employed Canadians: What coverage do you need?

Employees often have group insurance coverage at work, but people who work for themselves need to make sure they...

Insurance for self-employed Canadians: What coverage do you need?
Photo of different amounts of money to symbolize tax brackets in Canada, both federally and in the provinces and territories.

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Canada’s income tax brackets for 2025, plus the maximum tax you’ll pay based on income

Want an idea of how much tax you paid—or will be paying—for 2025? Here are the federal and provincial...

Canada’s income tax brackets for 2025, plus the maximum tax you’ll pay based on income

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Youth unemployment at recessionary levels, CIBC report finds

Youth unemployment is rising, as employers increasingly turn to AI and other technologies to perform tasks.

Youth unemployment at recessionary levels, CIBC report finds
A man walks though a downtown Toronto office building with other buildings reflected in a window in this June 11, 2019 photo.

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Economy lost 41,000 jobs in July but unemployment rate held steady at 6.9%

Youth jobs hit decades-low, private-sector hiring fell, and economists say the weak report may sway the Bank of Canada’s...

Economy lost 41,000 jobs in July but unemployment rate held steady at 6.9%
The Bank of Canada is seen in Ottawa, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

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Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% in the face of trade uncertainty

The central bank has held its key interest rate for the third consecutive time, but notes that future rate...

Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% in the face of trade uncertainty
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Lost your job? Here’s what to do in the first few days

Getting fired or laid off can be emotionally and financially draining. Experts share what to expect and what steps...

Lost your job? Here’s what to do in the first few days

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How to use AI to find a job—without annoying the employers

Many Canadian job seekers are using ChatGPT and other AI tools to apply for work. Here’s how to use...

How to use AI to find a job—without annoying the employers

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