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Canada's employers put hiring on ice in February ahead of tariff impacts

Canada's employers put hiring on ice in February ahead of tariff impacts

OTTAWA — Harsh winter weather put a chill on Canada's labour market in February as employers braced for headwinds from the looming trade dispute with the United States.
Anxiety about Trump tariffs runs deep in Quebec industrial cities

Anxiety about Trump tariffs runs deep in Quebec industrial cities

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. — Quebec cities that are particularly vulnerable to U.S. tariffs are struggling to keep up with the twists and turns of President Donald Trump's erratic trade policies.
Service Canada says you'll soon get your passport processed in 30 days, or it's free

Service Canada says you'll soon get your passport processed in 30 days, or it's free

OTTAWA — The federal government says it's going to implement a new 30-business-day guarantee for passports.
Canada Revenue Agency not renewing contracts of 450 term employees during tax season

Canada Revenue Agency not renewing contracts of 450 term employees during tax season

OTTAWA — With tax filing season well underway, the Canada Revenue Agency has told 450 of its term employees across the country that their contracts won't be renewed at the end of the month.
Ottawa Police working on dedicated unit for Parliament Hill area

Ottawa Police working on dedicated unit for Parliament Hill area

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Police Service is establishing a dedicated policing presence around Parliament Hill.
Top court finds Ontario spending limits on third-party election ads unconstitutional

Top court finds Ontario spending limits on third-party election ads unconstitutional

The Supreme Court of Canada has found an Ontario law that limits spending on third-party election advertising violates the constitutional right to vote.
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for February, by Canadian city

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

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

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

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in February. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets):
National employment numbers for February from Statistics Canada, at a glance

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

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's February employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets):
In the news today: Partial U.S. tariff pause offers little relief

In the news today: Partial U.S. tariff pause offers little relief

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