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Canada Lost 68,000 Jobs in September—but Alberta Added 23,000
Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September 2026 and the unemployment rate rose to 6.5%, marking a second straight monthly employment decline. Alberta moved in the opposite direction, adding 23,000 jobs while its unemployment rate fell to 6.4%.
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Canada Introduces Bill S-7 to Cut Red Tape: What Could Change for Small Businesses, Farmers and Wireless Devices
Canada has introduced Bill S-7, the Cutting Red Tape for all Canadians Act, proposing changes to 31 federal laws. The bill targets small-business restructuring, farm financing, wireless-device approvals, digital permitting and other regulatory processes—but the changes are proposed, not yet in force.
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Canada’s Trade Surplus Jumped to $4.2 Billion in August—But U.S. Dependence Grew
Canada’s merchandise trade surplus widened to $4.2 billion in August 2026 as exports rose 2.5% and imports fell 2.0%. But the improvement came with an important catch: Canada’s surplus with the United States surged while its deficit with other countries widened.
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Canada GDP Was Flat in July 2026—Construction Rose While Retail and Manufacturing Fell
Canada’s real GDP was essentially unchanged in July 2026, but the flat headline hid major differences across industries. Construction rose 1.3% while retail trade, manufacturing and parts of the energy sector moved lower.
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Canada’s Population Reaches 41.8 Million in 2026 as Growth Slows—Alberta Still Leads the Provinces
Canada’s population reached 41.8 million on July 1, 2026, but annual growth slowed to 0.5% as the number of non-permanent residents declined. Alberta remained the fastest-growing province at 1.5% and passed 5.1 million residents.
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Canada-U.S. Tariffs 2026: What They Mean for Alberta’s Economy
Learn how Canada-U.S. tariffs in 2026 could affect Alberta’s energy, agriculture, exports, jobs, business investment and household costs, and what the current tariff measures actually cover.
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Canada–U.S. Trade Friction in 2026: Tariffs, CUSMA, G7 & Critical Minerals
Canada’s trade relationship with the United States changed sharply in 2026. Here is how new tariffs, the CUSMA review, G7 critical-mineral partnerships and growing non-U.S. exports are reshaping the Canadian economy.
